Krishnan, J.

1. In this case one Ramasami Naidu brought a suit against one-Subbaraju Naidu and there was a compromise decree in it, by which, on Subbaraju Naidu paying into Court the sum of Rs. 2,000, Ramasami Naidu was to execute and register a sale-deed of his house in favour of Subbaraju Naidu and deliver possession of the property to him. The sum of Rs. 2,000 was paid into Court accordingly and thereupon Subbaraju Naidu applied to have the decree executed against Ramasami Naidu by. making, him execute and register a sale-deed and deliver it and give possession of the property to him. The District Munsif passed orders in favour of Subbaraju Naidu. Thereupon there was an appeal by Ramasami Naidu to the Sub-Court. It is not necessary to mention here the grounds of appeal as they are immaterial for the consideration of the present appeal.

2. The Subordinate Judge dismissed appeal. While the appeal was pending in the Sub-Court, an application was made by one Marukrithammal to be brought on record as additional respondent, as she alleged that she had obtained an interest in the subject-matter of the appeal, namely, the house, by right of purchase from Subbaraju Naidu. She was a