Such report shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

Procedure if defendant does not appear : defendant can claim two days’ notice of suit If a defendant does not appear in person or by agent on the day fixed, and it be proved that the summons was duly served, the village court may proceed ex parte. If it is not proved that the summons was duly served, the village munsif shall issue a fresh summons. Every defendant may claim two clear days' notice of suit, and if the summons was not served in sufficient time to enable him to answer on the day fixed, the hearing shall be adjourned to a future day, of which written notice shall be given to defendant.