Case Summary
PREFire Solutions, represented by its proprietor B I Mathew, is suing Ernakulam Tourist Bungalow and its partners for unpaid dues related to fire protection works. The defendants admitted their liability through various communications but failed to pay the outstanding amount.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Defendants shall pay Rs.7,73,412/- along with interest @12% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree and 6% from the date of decree till payment or realization.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff established that the defendants acknowledged the debt and failed to pay.
The plaintiff established that the defendants acknowledged the debt and failed to pay.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, suit is decreed as follows: Defendants shall pay Rs.7,73,412/- along with interest @12% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree and 6% from the date of decree till payment or realization.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
B I Mathew (40 years years)
1st Floor, Nandanam, YMJ Road, Palarivattom, Kochi - 25
Defendants
Ernakulam Tourist Bungalow (Age not specified years)
Beaumonde The Fern (former Hotel Metropolitan), Vivekananda Lane, Opposite South Junction, Off M G Road, Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 016
Deepak Sathyapalan (45 years years)
Beaumonde The Fern (former Hotel Metropolitan), Vivekananda Lane, Opposite South Junction, Off M G Road, Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 016
Bhuvaneswari Sathyapalan (Age not specified years)
C/o Dr. C K Devadas, House No. 41/332, Old Railway Station Road, Cochin-682 018
Dr. C K Devadas (Age not specified years)
House No. 41/332, Old Railway Station Road, Cochin - 682 018
Radha Devadas (Age not specified years)
C/o Dr. C K Devadas, House No. 41/332, Old Railway Station Road, Cochin - 682 018
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff sought to recover Rs.7,73,412/- with interest.
Evidence:
Plaintiff has established a case and plaintiff is entitled to realize an amount of Rs.7,73,412/- with interest 12% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Work Order
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The work order was the basis for the fire protection works undertaken by the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
No Objection Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This certificate confirmed that the installation was suitable for occupancy.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Final Work Bill
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The final work bill indicated the amount due to the plaintiff for the completed works.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Cheque
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
These cheques were issued by the defendants but were dishonoured.
Reference:
Ext.A4 and A5
Document Type:
Dishonour memo
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This memo confirmed the dishonour of the cheques due to insufficient funds.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
SMS Communication
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This document was a certificate regarding SMS communications acknowledging the debt.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type:
Letter of Acknowledgment
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This letter acknowledged the liability to pay the balance amount owed to the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type:
Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The notice demanded payment from the defendants.
Reference:
Ext.A9
Document Type:
Acknowledgment card
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This card was signed by the defendants, indicating their acknowledgment.
Reference:
Ext.A10
Document Type:
Returned lawyer notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This notice was sent to the third defendant but returned.
Reference:
Ext.A11
Document Type:
Reply Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
This notice was a response from the defendants regarding the lawyer's notice.
Reference:
Ext.A12