Kerala High Court

M.T. Joseph vs Lucy Joseph on 7 November, 2024

Author: T.R.Ravi

Bench: T.R.Ravi

* REA NO. 131 OF 2007

2024: KER: 83179
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

PRESENT

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
THURSDAY, THE 774 DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024 / 16TH KARTHIKA, 1946

RFA NO. 131 OF 2007

AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND DECREE DATED 31.07.2006 IN OS NO.42

OF 2005 OF PRINCIPAL SUB COURT, KOCHI

APPELLANTS/ist DEFENDANT:

*4 M.T. JOSEPH (DIED), AGED 72 YEARS,
RESIDING AT MATTAMMEL HOUSE,
NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL, KUMBALANGI,
KUMBALANGI VILLAGE, COCHIN-7.

2 ADDL.A2.SELINE JOSEPH, AGED 73 YEARS, W/0
LATE JOSEPH, MATTAMMEL HOUSE, NEAR C.H CENTRE,
KUMBALANGI P.O, COCHIN-682007

3 ADDL.A3.SAJU M.3, AGED 46 YEARS, S/O LATE JOSEPH,
MATTAMMEL HOUSE, NEAR C.H CENTRE,
KUMBALANGI P.0, COCHIN-682007

4 ADDL.A4. ANTONY BIJOY M.J, AGED 36 YEARS, S/O
LATE JOSEPH, MATTAMMEL HOUSE, NEAR C.H CENTRE,
KUMBALANGI P.0, COCHIN-682007

BY ADV SRI.JIMMY GEORGE (VATTATHARA)

RESPONDENTS/PLAINTIFF & DEFENDANTS 2 TO 9:

aad 8 LUCY JOSEPH (DIED),
AGED APPROXIMATELY 68 YEARS,
RESIDING AT KATTACHERI HOUSE,
SCHOOL MUTTAM, OCHANTHURUTH P.O.

2 REGINA,
AGED 56 YEARS, D/O. LATE
MARY THOMAS, RESIDING AT PANACKAL HOUSE,
CHERANALLOOR P.0O., COCHIN-34.


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#3 M.T.JOSEPHINE (DIED),
DO. LATE MARY THOMAS,
AGED 70 YEARS, RESIDING AT ELANJICKAL HOUSE,
PONEKKARA, ELAMAKKARA P.0., COCHIN-26.

***4 M.T.JOVAN (DIED),
AGED GO YEARS,
S/O. LATE MARY THOMAS, C/O. JASON J.D.-21,
LABOUR QUARTERS, KUTHIKATTUKARA, COCHIN-4.

5 M.T.PAULINE, AGED 59 YEARS,
D/O. LATE MARY THOMAS, PAZHANILLATH HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNU P.O., SOUTH CHITTOOR.

6 MARIYAM FATHIMA, D/O. LATE MARY THOMAS,
CHINGANTHARA HOUSE, MARROTHICHUVADU,
HARITHA LANE, EDAPPALLY, COCHIN-24,

7 RAJAMMA CHACKO, W/O. LATE M.T.CHACKO,
MATTAMMAL HOUSE, NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL,,
KUMBALANGI P.O., KOCHI.

8 NELSON CHACKO, S/O. LATE M.T.CHACKO,
MATTAMMAL HOUSE, NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL,,
KUMBALANGT P.O., KOCHI.

9 JOJI CHACKO, S/O. LATE M.T.CHACKO,
MATTAMMAL HOUSE, NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL,,
KUMBALANGI P.O., KOCHI.

10 MOLLY GEORGE, D/O. LATE M.T.CHACKO,
MATTAMMAL HOUSE, NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL,,
KUMBALANGI P.O., KOCHI.

11 DAFINI INNOCENT,
D/O. LATE M.T.CHACKO
MATTAMMAL HOUSE, NEAR ST.PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL,,
KUMBALANGI P.0O., KOCHI.

12 JANE THOMAS, S/O. B.B.VINCENT
SF 560, CSEB COLONY, CORBA, CHATTISGARH.

13 M.T.PAUL (DIED),
S/O. MARY THOMAS,
AGED 67 YEARS, MATHIRAPALLY HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNAM P.O., SOUTH CHITTOOR.


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14 MARY KUTTY, W/O. LATE M.T. LAWERANCE,

AGED 50 YEARS, MATHIRAPALLY HOUSE,
CHERANALLUR P.O., KOCHI-34,

is ABDL.RI5 MARY PAUL,
AGED 65 YEARS,
W/O M.T.PAUL, MATHIRAPPALLY HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNAM, SOUTH CHITTOOR P.O., ERNAKULAM.

16 ADDL.Ri6 BINOY M.P,
AGED 40 YEARS,
S/Q M.T.PAUL, MATHIRAPPALLY HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNAM, SOUTH CHITTOOR P.O., ERNAKULAM.

17 ADDL.R1i7 SHERLY,
AGED 38 YEARS,
D/O M.T.PAUL, MATHIRAPPALLY HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNAM, SOUTH CHITTOOR P.0O., ERNAKULAM.

18 ADDL.R18 LALLU,
AGED 34 YEARS,
D/O M.T.PAUL, MATHIRAPPALLY HOUSE,
EDAYAKUNNAM, SOUTH CHITTOOR P.O., ERNAKULAM.

19 ADDL.Ri9 JEENA M J,
AGED 48 YEARS, D/O LATE JOSEPH ,
MATTAMMEL HOUSE, NEAR C H CENTRE,
KUMBALANGI P.O COCHIN 682007.

28 ADDL.R2@ REJITHA M J,.
AGED 38 YEARS, D/O LATE JOSEPH ,
MATTAMMEL HOUSE, NEAR C H CENTRE,
KUMBALANGI P.O COCHIN 682007.

21 ADDL.R21 JACKSELINE XAVIER@ JEEMOL
AGED 48 YEARS,D/O LATE JOVAN,
PUTHENKOTTA HOUSE, MELANGATH LANE,
KALOOR P.O , ERNAKULAM ~ 682 017

22 ADDL.R22. JAISON V.d,
AGED 51 YEARS,S/O LATE JOVAN, VARIYATH HOUSE,
THAIKKATTUKARA P.O, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM ~ 683 166

23 ADDL.R23. SHERRY M.L ,
AGED 51 YEARS, D/O.LAWERANCE, KALAPPURAKKAL HOUSE,
PULIKAVALA, CHERANELLOOR P.O, ERNAKULAM -682034

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AGED 44 YEARS, S/0.LAWERANCE, MATHIRAPALLY HOUSE,
CHERANELLOOR P.O, ERNAKULAM -682034

ADDL. R25. SAJEEV JOSE M.L,

AGED 49 YEARS, S/0.LAWERANCE, MATHIRAPALLY HOUSE,
CHERANELLOOR P.O, ERNAKULAM -682034

ADDL.R26. PAULI VICTOR,

AGED 74 YEARS, D/Q.MARY THOMAS,
PAZHANILATH VEEDU, ST. JAMES, PALLIKAVALA,
CHERANALLOOR P.O., ERNAKULAM - 682 034

ADDL.R27. HANSON E.A,
AGED 58 YEARS, S/0.JOSEPHINE, ELANJIKKAL HOUSE,
PUNEKKARA AIMS, PONEKKARA S.0., ERNAKULAM 682 041.

ADDL.R28. HELVIN ANTONY,

AGED 52 YEARS, S/0.JOSEPHINE,

ELANJIKKAL HOUSE, HILL TOP VILLA, PAZHANGAD,
KIZHAKKAMBALAM, ERNAKULAM -683562 |

ADDL.R29. HERALD E.A,

AGED 56 YEARS, S/0. JOSEPHINE,
ELANJIKKAL HOUSE,

1416-B, PONNEKKARA AIMS,
PONNEKKARA S 0.,ERNAKULAM 682041.

ADDL.R30. HILEY E.A,
AGED 54 YEARS, S/0.JOSEPHINE, ELANJIKKAL HOUSE,

PONNEKKARA AIMS, PONNEKKARA $.0., ERNAKULAM 682041.

ADDL.31. VINCY,
AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, D/0O.LUCY JOSEPH,

KATTACHERI HOUSE, SCHOOL MUTTAM,

OCHANTHURUTH P.O, VYPIN, ERNAKULAM ~ 682508

ADDL.32. BOSE,

AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, S/0.LUCY JOSEPH,
KATTACHERI HOUSE, SCHOOL MUTTAM,
OCHANTHURUTH P.O, VYPIN, ERNAKULAM- 682 508

ADDL.33. JUSTINE,

AGED ABOUT 52 YEARS, D/O.LUCY JOSEPH,
KATTACHERT HOUSE, SCHOOL MUTTAM,
OCHANTHURUTH P.O, VYPIN, ERNAKULAM- 682 508


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ADDL.34. MELUSE,

AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, H/O.SHINY, ARAKKAL HOUSE, NEAR

KUDINASSERY BUS STOP, NAYARAMBALAM P.O, VYPIN,
ERNAKULAM-682509

ADDL.35. CHRISTOPHER,

AGED ABOUT 23 YEARS, S/O.SHINY, ARAKKAL HOUSE, NEAR

KUDINASSERY BUS STOP, NAYARAMBALAM P.O, VYPIN,
ERNAKULAM -682509

* LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF DECEASED SOLE APPELLANT ARE
IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL APPELLANTS A2 TO A4 AND
ADDITIONAL RESPONDENTS R19 AND R20 AS PER ORDER DATED
5.11.2019 IN IA NO.1128/2017

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF DECEASED 13TH RESPONDENT ARE
IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL Ri5 TO R18 AS PER ORDER DATED
09.08.2016 I IA NO.1409/2012

*** LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF DECEASED FOURTH RESPONDENT
ARE IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL RESPONDENTS R21 AND R22 AS
PER ORDER DATED 01.11.2024 IN IA.NO.2/2019 IN
RFA.NO.131 OF 2007

# THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DECEASED THIRD
RESPONDENT ARE IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL RESPONDENTS R23
TO R30 AS PER ORDER DATED 14/10/2024 IN I.A.NO.1 OF
2024 IN RFA 131 OF 2007.

** THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DECEASED FIRST
RESPONDENT ARE IMPLEADED AS ADDITIONAL RESPONDENTS R31
TO R35 AS PER ORDER DATED 01/11/2024 IN I.A.NOQ.5 OF
2024 IN RFA 131 OF 2007.

BY ADVS.

SMT.SANDHYA RAJU FOR R2,RG,R10 TO R12,R14 TO R18, R21 TO R30
SRI.JOSEPH EDAKKATT FOR R7 AND R8&
SMT.RASHMI RAMESH FOR R2

THIS REGULAR FIRST APPEAL HAVING COME UP FOR ORDERS ON
07.11.2024, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:


REA NO. 284 OF R0G7

TARRAVL
Dated this the on day of November, : 2024

JUDGMENT

The parties were referred for mediation. A report

has been received from the Mediator along with the memorandum of settlement stating that the parties have settled their disputes.

In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, this appeal is disposed of in terms of the settlement. The memorandum of agreement shall form part of the judgment. The parties shall abide by the terms of the agreement. The court fee paid shall be

refunded to the appellant.

Sd/-

T.R.RAVI JUDGE

BEFORE THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA

M.T Joseph & Ors, Appellants

Lucy Jaseph & Ors. Respondents MEMORANDRUM OF AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 89 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE READ WITH RULES 24 & 25 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE (ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION), RULES, 2008:

The above appeal has been settled between the parties on the following terms and conditions

1. Parties in the above appeal have reached a compromise regarding properties in above appeal and others and have agreed to partition their whole of ancestral properties;

2. Out of property in Sy. No: 1283/2 of Kumbalanghi Village, Kochi Taluk having 11.508 cents will be set apart to the share of Celine, Jeena M.J, Saju MJ, Reyitha Joseph and Antony Bijoy M.J;

3. Out of property in Sy. No: 1283/2 of Kumbalanghi Village, Kochi Taluk having 0.5 cents will be set apart to the share of Antony Nelson M.C;

4. Out of property in Sy. No: 1283/2 of Kumbalanghi Village, Kochi Taluk having 0.5 cents would be left as common private pathway to Antony Nelson M.C, Celine, Jeena M.J, Saju M.J, Rejitha Joseph and Antony Bijoy M.J;

Appellants

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Respondents yw;

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L.Lucy joseh(Died) 3.M.TJosephine (Died)

4,M,T.Jovan(Died)

7.Rajamma Chacko (Died)

, 10,Molly George

13.M.T.Paul (Died)

16.Binoy M.P. a

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8,Nelson Chacko per 9 Joji Chacko(Dieéd)

11.Dafini Innocent @e-ph 12Jane Thomas Haseyisisnb

14.Mary Kutty lowe, 15.Mary Paul(Died)

17.Sherly Sram. 18.Lallu pic,

20.Rejitha M J Kells 2iJackselineXavier @ Jeemol Ax

Coe 24,Albin Antony ™ a

27. Hanson E. a Ye

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1.M,T.Joseph(Died)2.Seline Joseph

1.Lucy Joseh(Died)

. Property in Sy. No: 684/2 of Kumbalanghi Village, Kochi Taluk having 34 cents

will be divided into three equal undivided share set apart ta the share 3 Main Heirs , Subsequent Heirs as below

. Late Mary Thomas -- Subsequent Heirs (Lallu M.P, Binoy Thomas MLP,

Sherly Robert, Marykutty Lawerance, Sherry M.L, Sajeev Jose M.L, Albin

Antony M.L, Mariya Fathima, Pouli Victor, Hanson E.A, Helvin Antony, E.4

Harold, Heloi E.A, Jaison V.J, Jacquline Xavier Rozaria, M.T Rajeena, Jain)

. Late MT Chacko -- Subsequent Heirs (Daphini, Molly M.C)

. Late Lucy Joseph -- Subsequent Heirs (Vincy Paul, Thomas Bose, Antony Justin, Arakkal Peter Melloos, Christopher Arakkal Melloos)

It is hereby agreed and consented between the parties herein that each of

parties herein shall bear the reduction in extend of land after actual

measurement and obtainment of ROR from the village office, for which only

partition deed would be executed between the parties herein;

Appellants

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3.M.T Josephine (Died)

4.M.TJovan(Died)

7.Rajamma Chacko (Died)

10.Molly George donc

13.M.T.Paul (Died)

16.Binoy M.P.

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11.Dafini Innocent Fephy 12.Jane Thomas Tanevince ob

14.Mary Kutty @enary 15.Mary Paul(Died)

17Sherly Broly: 18.Lallu iwi

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3. The parties herein shall execute a partition deed between themselves within six months from this date, on the above mentioned terms, and on failure of execution of such partition deed the aggrieved party/parties are at liberty to approach appropriate civil Court for getting the above partition deed executed through process of the Law and expenses for the same shall be borne by the party/parties who violates this agreement;

4. The decree passed by the

Honourable Sub Court, Kochi shall be modified

according to the compromise reached between the parties herein and

hereinbefore mentioned:

S. Hence the parties herein having agreed and consented to this agreement has

affixed their signatures and

seek the permission of this Honourable Court to

pass an executable Decree on the basis of this agreement.

Dated this the 21° day of October, 2024

1.M.T.Joseph(Died)2.Seline Joseph

l.Lucy Joseh({Died)

4.M,T Jovan(Died)

7.Rajamma Chacko (Died)

10.Molly George nally

13.M.T.Paul (Died)

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8.Nelson Chacko 9.Joji Chacko(Died)

11.Dafini Innocent pe, apy 12.Jane Thomas Jane viowaf

14,Mary Kutty @@rmavy 15.Mary Paul(Died)

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This settlement agreement is authenticated by OS

adv, Chandralekha M (Mediator)

VERIFICATION

We. the parties above named, do hereby solemnly state and declare that what

is camained in paragraphs 1 to 8 are true to the best of our knowledge, information

and behet.

Dated this the 2ist day of October, c024.

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Respondents L.Lucy Joseh(Died) 2.Regina Aten 3 3,.M.Tjosephine (Died)

4.M.TJovan(Died) 5.M.T.Pauline by 6.Mariyam Fathima "se

7. Rajarnama Chacko (Died) &.Nelson Chacko WS 9 Joji Chacka(Died)

10.Mally George « dh val 11.Dafini Innocent: Are p bey 12.Jane Thomas dan stiaces ab

13.M.T.Paul (Died) 14.Mary Kutty Gocmesr| 15.Mary Paul(Died}

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