Srinivasan, J.

1. Though the question involved-in the appeal has turned out to be one within a narrow cumpass, the litigation has had a chequered career spreading over a period of 16 years, the seeds whereof were sown even 12 years prior to its commencement.

2. The suit properties admittedly belonged to Bysani Markandayalu Chetti, who died on 26th October, 193, leaving his widow Kamaiammal, who died on 16th September, 1969. The plaintiff claims to be an adopted daughter of the said Markandeyalu Chetti, whereas the defendant claims to be his adopted son. The defendant's adoption is said to have taken place two months prior to the death of Markandeyalu Chetti. Soon after the death of Markandeyalu Chetti, there were suit between the defendant and Kamaiammal which ended ultimately in a compromise by which the properties were divided among the two. The present suit properties fell to the share of Kamaiammal. After her death, the plaintiff claiming to have perfected her title by continuous possession and enjoyment of the suit properties, has filed the present suit for declaration that she is in possession of the properties and for a permanent injunction restraining the defendant fr