(1.) Though the appeal is listed for admission, with the consent of learned counsel on both sides, it is heard finally.
(2.) This appeal is preferred by the appellants- defendants assailing the judgment and decree dated 23.09.2017, passed in O.S.No.18/2015 by the II Additional Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Mandya (hereinafter referred to as 'Trial Court').
(3.) We have heard the arguments of learned counsel for the appellants/defendants and the respondents/plaintiffs.