(1.) This second appeal is directed as against the judgment and decree dated 30.01.2004, in A.S.No.24 of 2002 on the file of the Principal District Court, Dharmapuri District at Krishnagiri reversing the decree and judgment dated 26.03.2002 in O.S.No.218 of 2000 on the file of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Pochampalli.
(2.) For the sake of convenience, the parties are referred to as per their rankings in the trial Court.
(3.) The case of the plaintiffs in brief is as follows :-