K.Samikannau v. M.Venu
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitionary appeal for restoration of Second Appeal S.A.No.759 of 2010 dismissed for default. The petitioners sought restoration citing death of their counsel due to Covid-19. Respondent raised no objection. Court restored the appeal for arguments.
What did the court decide?
Restored the Second Appeal No.759 of 2010 to the file and posted for arguments on 02.07.2021.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
TUESDAY, THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF JUNE
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY ONE
PRESENT
THE HON`BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA
CMP NO.12829 of 2020 in SA NO.759 OF 2010
1 K.SAMIKANNAU S/O KOLLU GOUNDER
- 2 SEVATHAL W/O GOVINDAN
3 ANNAPOORANI W/O ARUNACHALAM ...PETITIONERS/APPELLANTS
Vs
M.VENU S/O MAYAVA GOUNDER ... RESPONDENT/RESPONDENT
Petition praying that in the circumstances stated therein and in the affidavit filed therewith the High Court will be pleased to set aside the order of “Dismissal for default dated 12/10/2020 and restore the above S.A.No.759 of 2010.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to restore a second appeal dismissed for default due to the death of the representing counsel caused by Covid-19.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
1 K.SAMIKANNAU S/O KOLLU GOUNDER
- appellant
2 SEVATHAL W/O GOVINDAN
- appellant
3 ANNAPOORANI W/O ARUNACHALAM
- respondent
M.VENU S/O MAYAVA GOUNDER
Coram
Case details
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