Which of the following is a ground for an interim payment?

• A. The defendant has admitted liability or the claimant has judgment or the court would grant a substantial amount if tried.
• B. Interim payments may be granted only after full trial.
• C. Interim payments require a separate contract.
• D. The court must always dismiss if liability is disputed.

Answer: (A)

Interim payments are provisional damages ordered before trial to prevent financial hardship when liability is clear or highly likely. They can be granted when liability is admitted, or there is a judgment in favor of the claimant, or the court is likely to award a substantial amount if the case were tried. This reflects the purpose of interim relief: to ensure the claimant is not left waiting for a full trial to receive funds for damages.

So the best ground is that liability is admitted or there is a judgment, or the expected trial award would be substantial. Interim payments before trial are possible, they do not require a separate contract, and a dispute over liability does not automatically force dismissal; the court can still consider interim relief in appropriate circumstances.