Koshy, J.

Respondent filed a suit before the Family Court for realisation of value of jewellery and for realization of the amount paid. It was purely a money suit. His father, power of Attorney holder, appeared for the appellant/defendant in the suit. She was also represented by an advocate. Same Power of Attorney holder filed this appeal also. The appellant was declared as ex parte for the following reasons:

"Though the defendant entered appearance through Advocate she did not personally appear and finally she is set exparte."

Therefore, suit was decreed after accepting the proof affidavit. Even though the case is filed before the Family Court, it is purely a money suit and in money suit presence of the parties is not required unless special circumstance like counselling etc. their personal presence is required. It is for the plaintiff to prove the allegations. If proof affidavit is filed, parties can be cross-examined by the defendant. If the defendant is not adducing sufficient evidence to rebut the points proved by the plaintiff, it is for the court to dispose off or dismiss the suit. Merely because defendant was not present personally, he cannot be declared ex parte i