1. The suit is filed for passing a preliminary decree for partition and also for mesne profits.

2. The brief facts of the case of the plaintiff are as follows:

The suit property was originally allotted to one K.L. Vedachalam and his sons K.V. Durairaj and K.V. Velmurugan and they have partitioned the property among themselves. A deed of release dated 06.06.1985, the said K.L. Vedhachalam and his son K.V. Velmurugan husband of the first defendant and father of the second and third defendants relinquished their respective 1/3rd right over the interest and title in the property to K.V. Durairaj, husband of the fist plaintiff. The husband of the first plaintiff K.V. Durairaj died on 25.05.2003 and K.L. Vedachalam died on 20.12.1995. K.V. Velmurugan also passed away in the year 1994. After their death, the properties devolved upon the plaintiffs and the defendants. The second plaintiff is the adopted daughter of the first plaintiff and her husband K.V. Durairaj. Hence, the plaintiffs are entitled to half share in the suit property and also in the movable properties and mesne profits. Hence, the suit.

3. Though notice was served on the defendants long back, they have not chosen ei