1. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the appellants and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

2. This appeal is filed challenging the judgment and decree dated 07.11.2018 passed in R.A.No.74/2013 on the file of the III Additional District Judge, Shivamogga.

3. The factual matrix of the case of the respondent No.1 / plaintiff before the Trial Court is that she is the daughter of late S G Govindappa and defendant No.1; defendant Nos.2 and 3 are her brothers and defendants Nos.4 and 5 are her sisters. It is also her case that she had another sister by name Shashikala who died issueless. It is contended that they are the members of Hindu undivided joint family and suit 'A' and 'B' schedule properties are the joint family properties and they are in joint possession of the same. Item Nos.1 and 4 of 'A' schedule were the tenanted lands cultivated by S G Govindappa as a tenant during his lifetime and he died intestate on 08.08.1975. Thereafter, the defendants being the legal representatives of deceased Govindappa, succeeded to the tenancy and got the said properties granted for the benefit of the family. Item Nos.2 and 3 of 'A' schedule property is absolutely belonged to