(1.) This second appeal is directed as against the judgment and decree dated 24.07.1997 passed in A.S.No.14 of 1996 on the file of the Principal Subordinate Court, Mayiladuthurai, confirming the judgment and decree dated 14.12.1995 made in O.S.No.79 of 1994 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Sirkali.
(2.) For the sake of convenience, the parties are referred to as per their ranking in the trial Court.
(3.) The case of the plaintiff in brief is as follows :-