1926 (5) TMI 3 - HC - Indian Laws

Summary

The High Court of Patna heard an application under Section 25 of the Small Cause Courts Act. The petitioners sued Dinapur Nizamat Municipality over a road repair contract. The court held that the petitioners were entitled to Rs. 110-4-0 only. The court found that the suit should not have been dismissed for failure to give notice or commence action within the specified time limits. A decree was made for the plaintiffs for Rs. 110-4-0 with future interest at 6% per annum, but the plaintiffs were ordered to pay the defendant's costs.