IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Chitta Ranjan Meher – Appellant
Versus
Soudamini Meher – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. introduction of parties and context of appeal. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. details of agreements and counter-claims. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. framing of issues to be determined. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. discussion of prior court findings. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. substantial questions of law admitted. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 6. arguments presented by appellant and respondent. (Para 12 , 13) |
| 7. examination of validity of agreements. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 8. implications of ownership and possession rights. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 9. conclusion supporting plaintiffs' rights. (Para 20 , 21) |
JUDGMENT :
The Plaintiffs in C.S. No.6/2012 in the court of Civil Judge (Sr. Division), Boudh, are the appellants. In the present appeal, they seek to challenge the judgment dated 08.2.2018 passed by learned District Judge, Boudh, followed by decree in R.F.A No.22/2017 confirming thereby the judgment dated 19.5.2017 followed by decree passed by the Trial Court in the aforementioned suit.
3. For convenience, the parties are referred to as per their respective status in the trial Court.
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