This second appeal has arisen from the judgment and decree of the learned Principal Subordinate Judge, Vellore made in A. S. No. 70/87 dated 23-12-1988 reversing the judgment and decree of the learned District Munsif, Ranipet passed in O.S. No. 484 of 1985 dated 10-7-1987.

2. The respondent herein filed a suit against the appellant seeking a decree for a sum of Rs. 8, 080/- with further interest with the following averments. On 15-11-1982 the appellant/defendant executed a promissory note in favour of Kamalammal, the mother of the respondent/plaintiff for a sum of Rs. 6, 000/- and received the said sum that day agreeing to repay the same on demand with interest at 30% per annum. The defendant did not pay the said amount despite repeated demands. Notice dated 2-8-85 was issued and the same was acknowledged on 6-8-85, but there was no reply. The said Kamalammal died leaving her only son, the respondent/plaintiff as her only heir to succeed to her and hence the defendant/appellant was bound to pay to the plaintiff the amount due under the said promissory note. The respondent/plaintiff obtained a succession certificate from the Sub Court, Vellore. The defendant/appellant was