(1.) Feeling aggrieved by the order and decree, dated 25.03.2005 in O.P.No.2436 of 2001, passed by the III Additional Chief Judge, City Civil Courts, Hyderabad, (for short 'the Tribunal'), the appellant - Insurance Company preferred the present appeal.
(2.) Vide aforesaid order, the Tribunal has awarded an amount of Rs.2,20,000/- towards compensation to the respondents 1 to 7 - claimants against the owner and insurer of the offending vehicle i.e. lorry bearing No.AP 16 TY 4556 jointly and severally, along with proportionate costs and interest @ 6% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization, as against the claim of Rs.3,50,000/- laid by the respondents 1 to 7 - claimants for the death of the deceased in a road accident occurred on 28.10.2001.
(3.) Heard learned standing counsel for the appellant -Insurance Company and the learned counsel for respondents 1 to 7 - claimants.