Abdur Rahman, J.

1. This appeal arises out of a suit brought on the basis of a mortgage-deed (Ex. A) executed by the 1st defendant for himself and as guardian of his minor sons, defendants 2 and 3 on the 25th November, 1929, for a sum of Rs. 700. The defence raised on behalf of the father was to the effect that the mortgage was without consideration and executed with a view to preserve the property against his own bad ways. A separate written statement was put in on behalf of the minor sons in which the validity of the mortgage was also contested. Two issues were framed by the District Munsiff of Narasaraopet:

(1) Whether the suit mortgage is true and valid, supported by consideration and binding on the defendants 2 and 3?

(2) Whether the suit mortgage was executed in the circumstances stated by the 1st defendant and as such is unenforceable? On a consideration of the evidence adduced by the parties, the trial Court decided both these issues in favour of the plaintiff and decreed the suit. But on an appeal having been taken to the Subordinate Judge of Guntur, this decree was reversed on the ground that the mortgage-deed Ex. A was not supported by consideration. In doing so he hel