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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R.SAKTHIVEL
Amsaveni – Appellant
Versus
M.Rajalakshmi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. family relationships and dispute origin. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. ownership and acquisition of the suit property. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. preparation for trial and issues framed. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. arguments regarding will and possession. (Para 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. criteria for assessing the validity of wills. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 29 , 34) |
| 6. final decision and dismissal of appeal suits. (Para 36) |
JUDGMENT :
R. SAKTHIVEL, J.
1. One Ramasamy and Ranganayaki had three daughters and one son, namely Balamani, Amsaveni, Rajalakshmi and Velusamy. Ramasamy passed away 35 years ago from the date of plaint which is August 1, 2012. Ranganayaki passed away on March 17, 2006.
2. Amsaveni filed the Suit for declaration and permanent injunction in O.S. No.289 of 2012 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Udumalaipet, against her three siblings. Then, Rajalakshmi filed the Suit for partition and injunction in O.S. No.55 of 2012 on the file of the 'I Additional District and Sessions Court, Tiruppur' ['Trial Court' for brevity] against her siblings and two government officials. Then O.S. No.289 of 2012 was transferred to the Trial Court and renumbered as O.S. No.144 of 2012. S
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