M. Thirumavalavan v. B.Ramalingam
Case brief
What is this about?
Third party petitioned to implead as fourth respondent owing purchase of suit property from first respondent during second appeal pendency. Court held petitioner can step into shoes of vendor, allowing impleadment to protect his interest despite non-appearance of original respondents though no representation was recorded for them.
What did the court decide?
The petition for impleadment of the petitioner as fourth respondent is allowed.