Shambhu Prasad Singh, J.

1. This appeal is by the plaintiffs and the cross-objection is by defendant No. 1.Having heard the parties and considered the pros and cons of the matters, in my opinion, neither of them have any merit and consequently both have to be dismissed for the reasons which I am presently giving.

2. In order to appreciate the controversy between the parties, it would be relevant to give a short genealogy:

Matar Singh

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Dhanraj Singh-Mostt. Barti Kuer (D.8) Lachhman Singh

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Dular Singh (died Smt. Andhi Kuer Smt. Shampati |

during the life (Plff.1) Kuer (Plff.2).|

time of his father) |

Mt. Phoola Kuer (D.4). ------------------------

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Ayodhya Singh Rajeshwar Singh(