1. This appeal by the defendants is focussed as against the judgment and decree dated 21.09.2004 passed by the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court No.IV, Chennai in O.S.No.5989 of 1997 which was filed by the plaintiff for recovery of money. For convenience sake, the parties are referred to here under according to their litigative status before the trial Court.

2. Heard both sides.

3. A summation and summarisation of the relevant facts absolutely necessary and germane for the disposal of this appeal as well as the miscellaneous petitions would run thus: a) The plaintiff filed the suit seeking the following relief: -to direct the defendants to pay jointly and severally a sum of Rs.5,69,700/- together with interest at 24% p.a on Rs.2,04,000/-from the date of plaint till the date of payment in full (under section 34 of CPC) and for costs. b) The case of the plaintiff is that the plaintiff lent money to the defendants on different dates as under: 22.06.1988 -Rs.51,000/-22.06.1988 - Rs.51,000/- 06.01.1988 - Rs.51,000/- 22.06.1988 - Rs.51,000/- Total -Rs.2,04,000/-and in consideration of the same, the defendants executed the suit promissory notes und