SUBBA RAO, C.J. : -

This is an appeal by the plaintiffs against the decree and judgment of the Court of the Subordinate Judge, Cuddapah, dismissing the suit filed by the appellants for partition and separate possession of their share in the A schedule properties and for dissolution of partnership and settlement of accounts in respect of Khajameah Company.

2. The following section of the genealogy may be useful to appreciate the facts and the contentions of the parties.

(See genealogy on next page.)

Khajameah shown in the genealogy possessed large extent of moveable and immoveable properties. He was carrying indigo business in partnership with Muhammad Hussain, Ibrahim Sahib and Murthuja under the name and style of Khajameah Company wherein Khajameah owned half share and the other half was owned by the other partners. The company owned moveable and immoveable properties, outstandings and other stock-in-trade. Khajameah died at Proddatur in 1900, leaving behind him his widow and four sons, namely, Aminuddin, Hussain, Dastagir Sahib and Kamal Sahib and a daughter Syda Bi. On 14-7-1900 he executed a will whereunder he directed that the said business should, after his death, be co