Reuben, J.

1. This is an appeal by the plaintiff from a decision of the Additional Subordinate Judge, Muzafferpur, dismissing his suit for the declaration of his title to possession of certain property formerly belonging to his deceased father-in-law Sheopragash Singh and for recovery of possession thereof.

2. Sheopragash Singh died on 21-1-1925, leaving two widows, Munga Kuer, now deceased and Dharohar Kuer, defendant 1, six daughters, one of whom Krishna Kumari was unmarried, and a grandson Ramnaresh Singh, son of a predeceased daughter. By a registered will executed shortly before he died he created a life interest in favour of his two widows. He appointed the plaintiff his executor and gave certain directions regarding the management of the estate during the life time of his widows, which has been the subject-matter of much subsequent litigation. According to the plaintiff he is entitled under these directions to hold and to manage the properties of the testator, meet certain necessary expenses from the income thereof and apply the balance of the income to the support, comfort and well-being of the two widows. A declaration to this effect was obtained by him from this C