Shoba v. Sirajudeen
Case brief
What is this about?
First appeal dismissed for default where the sole appellant died pending appeal and her legal heirs failed to prosecute despite notice; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; A.S.(MD)No.101 of 2012, Shoba vs Sirajudeen and others; impugned decree in O.S.No.30 of 2008, Additional District Judge, Ramanathapuram (dated 10.08.2012); no costs; K.K. Ramakrishnan, J.; decided 12.06.2025; R4-R10 (LRs of deceased 2nd respondent) reported as no appearance.
What did the court decide?
Since the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal and her legal heirs, despite notice, did not come forward to prosecute the appeal, the appeal is dismissed for default, with no costs. ¶26