122, and Ram Charan Lal v. Dharam Singh (1923) I.L.R. 46 All. 173, are all cases where precisely similar questions have been considered in second appeal.
17 Onus to prove this issue was placed upon the
defendants. However, the previous suit titled as Ram Singh
Vs. Dharam Singh and Anr. bearing suit no.299/93 was
compromised and not heard and final decided on merits.
Therefore, the suit cannot be said to be barred by res judicata.
Accordingly, this issue is decided against the defendants.