R.K.Mani v. Rama Mohan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court decreed the plaintiff's suit for recovery of money as facts were uncontroverted. While the principal sum and interest were awarded, the specific claim for damages of Rs. 57 lakhs was rejected due to lack of proof. The defendant's damages application was closed.
What did the court decide?
Defendant to pay Rs. 2,19,61,267 with 12% p.a. interest and costs.
What the court decided
1
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION)
TUESDAY, THE 06TH DAY OF JULY 2021
THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN
C.S.No. 990 of 2016
and
A. No.8566 of 2017
Mr. R. K. Mani Proprietor – M/s Project Management Service, Chennai 16/6, Ramanathan Street, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.
... Plaintiff/Applicant
-Versus-
Mr. Rama Mohan, Proprietor, M/s. Priyanka Constructions, No.122, Balasubramanian 3rd Street, Near Makkal Poonga NSR Road, Saibaba Colony, Coimbatore
... Defendant/ Respondent
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the plaintiff's claim for recovery of money is maintainable and supported by evidence.
Whether the claim for damages of Rs. 57 lakhs, lacking evidentiary proof, should be upheld.
Whether the defendant is liable to pay the adjudicated sum along with interest and court costs.
Parties & counsel
- respondent
Rama Mohan
Coram
G. Jayachandran
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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