(1.) Though this appeal is listed for admission, with the consent of learned counsel on both sides, it is heard finally.
(2.) The claimants in M.V.C. No.1 of 2011 have assailed the judgment and award passed by the Court of Senior Civil Judge and M.A.C.T. Malavalli (hereinafter referred to as the 'Tribunal', for the sake of brevity) dated 20.10.2012.
(3.) For the sake of convenience, the parties shall be referred to in terms of their status before the Tribunal.