(1.) Introductory and brief outline : This appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment and decree dated 20.03.2009, as passed by the High Court of Judicature for Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad in AS No. 1887 of 1998 and arises out of a suit for partition and related reliefs, filed by the plaintiff-appellant in the Court of Subordinate Judge, Narasaraopet, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, being OS No. 35 of 1980 (old OP No. 106 of 1978).
(2.) Having regard to the circumstances of this case and questions involved, useful it would be to draw a brief outline of the case at the outset.
(3.) The aforesaid had been the position of record when this appeal came up for hearing before us. We have heard learned counsel for the parties in video conferencing and have also permitted them to file their written submissions.