LAWS(APH)-1969-2-15

VALLURI GANGARAJU AND ANOTHER Vs. CHATRATI RAMASWAMY

Decided On February 11, 1969
Valluri Gangaraju And Another Appellant
V/S
Chatrati Ramaswamy Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The short but important question which must necessarily be answered in these appeals is whether the order passed on 22-11-60 in proceedings in I. A. 489 of 1959 filed under Order 20, Rule 15 C.P.C. to pass a final decree, constitute a step in aid of the execution of the decree.

(2.) The facts which give rise to this question may briefly be stated. O.S. No. 160 of 1951 was a suit instituted for dissolution of partnership and for rendition of accounts. During the pendency of the suit, disputes between the parties were referred to arbitrators in I.A. 82 of 1956. The arbitrators gave their award on 27-7-56. According to the award, a decree was passed on 7-8-56. Clause 12 of the decree reads ; -

(3.) The decree holder under a mistaken impression that the decree dated 7-8-56 was a preliminary decree and was required to obtain a final decree thereupon, filed I. A. 489 of 1959 on 6-8-59 under Order 20, Rule 15 C.P.C. to make the said decree final.