Case Summary
Jayaraj V.R. is the plaintiff who conducted construction and electrical work for Sureshbabu Nair, the defendant. The plaintiff claims that the defendant owes him Rs.96,768/- for services rendered but has failed to pay despite repeated demands.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
The plaintiff is entitled to realize Rs.96,768/- with interest and costs.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
The suit is decreed in favor of the plaintiff, entitling him to recover Rs.96,768/- from the defendant along with interest and costs.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff proved his case with sufficient evidence and no contra evidence was presented.
The plaintiff proved his case with sufficient evidence and no contra evidence was presented.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
Not available
Not available
Supporting Evidence
The evidence of PW1 would show that defendant is liable to pay Rs.96,768/- to him. According to him, though he demanded the amount, issued notice and even after receiving Ext A14, defendant had not turned to repay the amount demanded by him.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the suit is decreed as follows: 1 The plaintiff is entitled to realize Rs.96,768/- (Rupees Ninety Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Eight only) as on the date of suit. He is also entitled to get interest @ 12% per annum on Rs.96,768/- from the date of suit till the date of decree and thereafter 6% interest per annum from the date of decree till realization of the amount, from the defendant and his assets.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Jayaraj V.R.
- Party Age
- 46
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Sureshbabu Nair
- Party Age
- 63
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Invoices and documents related to the construction work, lawyer's notice.
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- T.A. Vijayan
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Recovery of Rs. 96,768 along with interest and costs from the defendant.
Evidence:
The court is of the view that the plaintiff succeeded in proving his case and entitled for a decree of recovery of money.
Relief Type:
Interest
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
12% interest on Rs. 96,768 from the date of suit till the date of decree and thereafter 6% interest till realization.
Evidence:
He is also entitled to get interest @ 12% per annum on Rs. 96,768 from the date of suit till the date of decree...
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Costs of the suit to be recovered from the defendant.
Evidence:
The plaintiff is also entitled to realize the costs of the suit from the defendant.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Invoices
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Invoices related to the purchase of materials used for construction work in the defendant's house.
Reference:
Ext.A1 to A13
Document Type:
Certification
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certification under section 63 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 corresponding to the documents.
Reference:
Ext.A13(a)
Document Type:
Lawyer's Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of the lawyer's notice sent to the defendant regarding the outstanding amount.
Reference:
Ext.A14
Document Type:
Postal receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Postal receipt corresponding to the lawyer's notice.
Reference:
Ext.A15
Document Type:
Acknowledgment card
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Acknowledgment card showing that the defendant received the lawyer's notice.
Reference:
Ext.A16
Case Classification
Case Type
Civil Suit
Category
Recovery of Money
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kanjirappally
Common Reasons
Non-payment of rent
Case Code
O.S
Case Code Year
2023