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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
EASWARAN S.
Krishna Bhat,(Died) Lhs Impleaded S/o. Venkatramana Bhat – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. factual basis for plaintiffs' claim (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. defendant's objections and trial court's issues (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. hearing parties' arguments (Para 5) |
| 4. arguments regarding adverse possession (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. court's analysis of appeal and evidence assessment (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 6. conclusion and remand instruction (Para 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT :
This appeal is preferred by the plaintiff in O.S No.189/2008 on the file of the Principal Munsiff’s Court, Kasaragod.
2. The brief facts necessary for the disposal of this appeal are as follows:-
The plaintiffs had filed a suit for declaration of title and injunction. According to the plaintiffs, the plaint A schedule properties were obtained by them as per document No.209/60 of SRO, Kasaragod. Item Nos.4 and 5 were obtained by them through the mother as per order in DR No.9383/66-67 Puthige. The Plaint A schedule property contains various cultivation and improvements done by the predecessors as well as plaintiffs. The plaint B schedule property is touching the plaint A schedule property and that the plaint B schedule property is in possession and enjoyment of the plaintiffs for more than 60 years. On 19.07.2008, the defendant, namely
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