Case Summary
The plaintiffs claim that they are the absolute owners of a building and that the defendant failed to pay rent due since October 2017, leading to significant arrears. They seek to recover the overdue rent and associated interest.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
The plaintiffs are allowed to recover Rs.9,43,920 together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiffs provided unrebutted evidence in support of their claim.
The plaintiffs provided unrebutted evidence in support of their claim.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, suit is decreed as follows: A) The plaintiffs are allowed to recover Rs.9,43,920 together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree, and thereafter @ 6% per annum from the date of decree till entire realization in full from the defendant and his assets.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Emmanuel Andrews Joy (53 years)
Elanjickal House, Plot No. 1630, Block No. 13th Main road, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40
Shijomol (45 years)
Chaluvelil House, 8/712, Eravuchira P.O, Thottackad, Kottayam
Defendants
Roy John Williams (55 years)
Ooramvilakam House, House No. 14/1157-B, St. Josephs’s Convent Road, Chullickal, Nasrath, Kochi 682002, Now residing at C.C 44/3478, (New No. 70/2889-A), Deshabhimani Road, Kaloor P.O, Kochi 682017
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The plaintiffs are allowed to recover Rs.9,43,920 together with interest.
Evidence:
The plaintiffs are allowed to recover Rs.9,43,920 (Rupees Nine lakh Forty Three thousand Nine hundred and Twenty only) together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree, and thereafter @ 6% per annum from the date of decree till entire realization in full from the defendant and his assets.
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The plaintiffs are entitled to get the costs of the suit from the defendant.
Evidence:
The plaintiffs are also entitled to get the costs of the suit from the defendant.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Lease Agreement
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the Lease agreement establishes the rental terms between the plaintiffs and the defendant.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the Order in I.A No. 1/2021 in RCP No. 115/2019 relevant to the case.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the Order in Rent Control Appeal No. 14/2023.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the Order in RCP No. 115/2019 pertinent to the plaintiffs' claims.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
True copy of the lawyer notice demanding the arrears of rent.
Reference:
Ext.A5