Case Summary
The plaintiff, N.D. Premnath, a practicing Advocate, is claiming payment for legal services rendered to the defendant, M/s. Jaihind Traders. The defendant has denied liability, alleging that the suit was not maintainable due to a change in the firm's structure.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
The defendant is directed to pay to the plaintiff, an amount of 81,049/- with interest at the rate of 6% per annum.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff proved entitlement to the claimed advocate fee through evidence and established documentation.
The plaintiff proved entitlement to the claimed advocate fee through evidence and established documentation.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the suit is decreed as follows: The defendant is directed to pay to the plaintiff, an amount of 81,049/- (Rupees eighty one thousand forty nine only) with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (simple interest) from the date of institution of the suit, till its realization from the defendant or from assets of defendant.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
N.D. Premnath (62 years years)
Chayaparambil House, Palluruthy, Kochi – 682 006, Rameswaram Village
Defendants
M/s. Jaihind Traders (Age not specified years)
Jain Towers, C.C 29/621, Vyttila, Kochi – 682 019
Mahendra Kumar Jain (60 years years)
56/3074, Jainkunj, Thripthi Lane, S. A Road, Kochi – 682 016
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff claimed an amount of 81,049/- with interest from the defendant.
Evidence:
The defendant is directed to pay to the plaintiff, an amount of 81,049/- (Rupees eighty one thousand forty nine only) with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (simple interest) from the date of institution of the suit, till its realization from the defendant or from assets of defendant.
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff is entitled to the costs of the suit.
Evidence:
The plaintiff is entitled to the costs of the suit from the defendants.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Office copy of lawyer notice sent to M/s. Asian Colour Coated Ispat Ltd demanding payment.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Reply Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Reply notice received related to the initial lawyer notice.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Certified copy of decree
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Decree in O.S 102/2017 of Sub Judge, Ernakulam that establishes the advocate fee.
Reference:
Ext.A3