Venkatasubba Rao, J.

1. The dispute in this case relates to property valued at several lakhs, and the points that have been raised have been argued very fully. In the following genealogical table, which sets forth the relationship of the parties, are also noted certain important dates: Ramdas Ghanshamdoss

d. 17th October 1879

m. Kamalabai or Akka.

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_____________________________________________________________________ | | | | | Muralidoss Govardhandoss Balamnkun- Bhaga Subroya doss

d. 24th April 1907 d. 26th Sept. 1999 doss (d. 1896) vandoss (alive) m. Yasodabai m. Kammubai, D. 5 m. Rukkubai d. 1911 m. Goda vari.

or Jessubai d. Jany. 26. m. Kun- or Jessu. danbai. | |

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Putlibai Krishna loss Gokuldoss Dwarakadoss. alias b. 16-5-84 (1st Deft.) (2nd Deft.) Nani or d. 13-8-08 b. 6-4-85 b. 12th Nov. 91 Nanu m. Radha- m. Ganga- d. 14-1-25 m., Laul bai (4th bai. m. Jamna Bai. doss Deft.) |

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Jaya- Babu alias Ramdoss (3rd Krishna Govinddoss Deft.) died b. 18th b. 9-8-14. young. Nov.

1907 (Plff.).

2. The principal question to be decided is, are the rights of the parties to be determined on the basis of a contract of partnership or on the foot