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CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Macpherson, J.
Roychurn Dutt - Appellant
Versus
Ameena Bibi - Respondent
Decided On : 23-05-1877
Poundage - Sheriff - Compromise - Act Section List - The court held that the sheriff was entitled to poundage upon the sum actually compromised for, and granted the application subject to such payment of poundage to the sheriff.
Fact of the Case:
The case involves a dispute over the sheriff's entitlement to poundage on a compromised sum.
Finding of the Court:
The court found that the sheriff was entitled to poundage upon the sum actually compromised for, and granted the application subject to such payment of poundage to the sheriff.
Issues: The key issue was whether the sheriff was entitled to poundage on the compromised sum.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was based on the principle that the sheriff should be paid poundage on the amount actually compromised for.
Final Decision: The court granted the application subject to the payment of poundage to the sheriff, and the sheriff was awarded the costs of the application.
JUDGMENT
Macpherson, J. - The Court was of opinion that the Sheriff' was entitled to poundage upon the sum actually compromised for, and granted the application subject to such payment of poundage to the Sheriff. The Sheriff' to have the costs of the application.
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