Sri. Mariyappa v. Sri Lakshminarayana v
Case brief
What is this about?
In appeal against a preliminary decree in a partition suit, the High Court disposed of the matter by admitting a joint compromise petition. The parties agreed to an amicable settlement where respondents received specific sums as fineunder their share rights. The court noted the settlement was voluntary and ordered the registry to draw the final decree reflecting the compromise terms.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was disposed of in terms of the compromise petition; the registry was directed to draw the final decree.