A.N.GROVER, J.

(1) THIS is an appeal from a judgment of the Andhra Pradesh High court. The following geneological table showing the relationship of the parties and other persons so far as relevant for the purpose of this appeal is as follows:

Prior to the year 1900 certain disputes arose between Raja Behari Pershad and Maharaja Kishen Pershad. These disputes were settled by the Firman of the Nizam. The Jagir villages of Raja Behari Pershad were handed over to Maharaja Kishen Pershad for management. The Maharaja was made responsible for payment of Rs. 30,000.00 yearly in three instalments to Raja Behari Pershad. Raja Behari Pershad continued to receive this amount till his death in the year 1906. After his death Maharaja Kishen Pershad wanted to reduce the annual amount of payment to the heirs of Raja Behari Pershad to Rs. 15,000.00. The matter went to the Nizapi again who directed on 21/03/1914, that the full amount of Rs. 30,000.00 was to be paid to the heirs of Raja Behari Pershad. On 27/01/1910, Raja Kundan Pershad who had married Rani Rukimini Bibi the only daughter of Raja Behari Pershad purchased, by means of a sale deed executed by Mohammed Hussain, 66