T.N. ALLOY FOUNDRY CO. LTD. versus T.N. ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ORS.

T.N. ALLOY FOUNDRY CO. LTD. versus T.N. ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ORS.

Appellate court has co-extensive power with the trial court, and the High Court's exercise of discretion in rejecting the amendment was in conformity with law.

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Parties
Appellant: T.N. Alloy Foundry Co. Ltd.; Respondent: T.N. Electricity Board; Respondent: Respondent Nos. 3-4
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 February 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Amendment of Pleadings, Suit for Damages, Limitation
Civil Procedure Amendment of Pleadings Suit for Damages Limitation

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Parties

T.N. Alloy Foundry Co. Ltd.

Appellant

T.N. Electricity Board

Respondent

Respondent Nos. 3-4

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant could amend the plaint to enhance damages claim after limitation period

Ratio Decidendi

Appellate court has co-extensive power with the trial court, and the High Court's exercise of discretion in rejecting the amendment was in conformity with law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs