Q.Dawson, v. P.Shanmugam
Case brief
What is this about?
The Master dismissed an application to amend the cause title of a proof affidavit filed by a defendant. The court held that the cause title is for convenience, lacks evidentiary value, and no amendment was necessary.
What did the court decide?
Application to amend the cause title of the proof affidavit is dismissed. No costs.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION)
TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021
THE MASTER
A.No.9593 of 2018 IN C.S.No.421 of 2005
- Mr.P.Shanmugam rep.by Power Agent Mr.T.Shyamprasad residing at No.18, 12th Cross Street, Shastri Nagar, Chennai – 600 020.
- Mr.T.Shyamprasad at No.7, 8th , Trust Cross Street, Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 28.
... Plaintiffs
-Versus.-
- Mr.Q.Dawson Son of Mr.G.E.Dawson, residing at No.5/78, Kennedy Valley, Moovarsanpet, Chennai – 91.
- Mr.S.Deivaneedhi Son of Mr.Swaminathan, residing at No.7, G.H.Road, Chennai – 600 006.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a proof affidavit can be amended to add omitted names in the cause title after evidence has been let.
Whether the cause title of a proof affidavit carries any evidentiary value requiring modification.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Mr. Q. Dawson
- respondent
Mr. P. Shanmugam
- respondent
Mr. T. Shyamprasad
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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