Case Summary
The suit involved a partition dispute over property belonging to the legal heirs of Kattayil Karappan. Plaintiffs sought partition after assuming the civil death of two missing legal heirs.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Partition decree dividing property into 108 equal shares among the heirs
Case Type
Partition Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The court presumed the missing legal heirs to be dead based on evidence presented and concluded that the partition should proceed among the remaining legal heirs.
The court presumed the missing legal heirs to be dead based on evidence presented and concluded that the partition should proceed among the remaining legal heirs.
Judgment Evidence:
The plaintiffs adduced cogent and reliable evidence to prove their case which remained unchallenged due to defendants remaining ex parte.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Balan (61 years)
Purathoor amsom, desom & Post, Pin: 676 102, Tirur Taluk
Kumaran (58 years)
...
Sreedharan (56 years)
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Vijaya @ Chinna (62 years)
Karukathiruthi, Palliparam, Ponnani Taluk
Santha (50 years)
Kadavanad Post, Ponnani Taluk
Gouri (52 years)
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Kalyani (96 years)
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Pushpa (30 years)
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Rathi (28 years)
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Karthiyani (58 years)
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Defendants
Vinod (36 years)
Kattayil House, Thattanpadi, Edappal Post, Ponnani Taluk
Pradeep (34 years)
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Sumankala (32 years)
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Sreemathi (Age not specified years)
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Reliefs
Relief Type:
Partition
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Decree of partition granted dividing property into 108 equal shares among the legal heirs
Evidence:
The plaintiffs adduced cogent and reliable evidence which remained unchallenged due to defendants opting to remain ex parte.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Certified copy of Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Submitted as evidence in the case
Reference:
A1 : 12-10-2007 : Certified copy of Order in AS. 577/1993 & AS. 587/1993 of Honourable High court