( 1 ) THIS is a plaintiffs" appeal. Plaintiffs filed the suit for declaration that they are the co-owners of the schedule premises to the extent of their contribution and for a decree of permanent injunction restraining the defendant from interfering in any manner with the plaintiffs" peaceful possession and enjoyment of the suit schedule premises.

( 2 ) THE case of the plaintiffs is the schedule premises i. e. premises bearing municipal No. 33, A and B Block, Austin Town, Bangalore-47 was originally owned by the Corporation City of Bangalore and the same was given out on lease by the Corporation. The lease was made out in the name of Smt. Stella Martins, wife of plaintiff No. 1 and mother of plaintiffs 2 to 4 and the defendant, she being the original allottee. On 18-11-1982 Smt. Stella Martins, the original allottee of the schedule premises expired. On her death it was found that the lease of the schedule property had to be transferred to the name of one of the members of their family. On enquiries made by plaintiff No. 2 it was found that the Corporation would transfer the lease to only one person"s name. At that time plaintiff No. 1 being seriously ill and apprehe