Syed Masthan v. Thamim
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What is this about?
In a property suit for declaration of title and injunction, the appellant challenged the finding that his uncle lacked adequate antecedent title to execute a settlement deed. The High Court upheld the lower courts' dismissal, holding the appellant failed to prove the donor's title.
What the court decided
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Second Appeal No.877 of 2015
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 26.03.2024
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Second Appeal No.877 of 2015 and C.M.P.No.12993 of 2017
Syed Masthan
…. Appellant
-Vs-
- 1.Thamim 2.Kathun Bivi 3.Fathima 4.Sabira 5.Abdul Rahman
- 6.Masthan
…. Respondents
Prayer : Second Appeal under Section 100 of C.P.C., against the judgment and decree dated 28.04.2015 made in A.S.No.5 of 2013 on the file of the learned Subordinate Judge, Maduranthagam confirming the judgment and decree dated 18.09.2012 made in O.S.No.274 of 2010 on the file of the learned District Munsif at Maduranthagam.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant has successfully proved his title to the suit property based on a settlement deed executed by his uncle.
Whether the antecedent title of the donor in a settlement deed establishes the transferee's title when the donor's title is unproven.
Whether the High Court is inclined to grant costs in disputes between close relatives.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Syed Masthan
- respondent
Thamim
- respondent
Kathun Bivi
- respondent
Fathima
- respondent
Sabira
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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