M. VEERAPPA vs EVELYN SEQUEIRA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the suit for damages against an advocate does not abate upon the death of the plaintiff, as per Section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, which allows legal representatives to continue actions of or against a deceased person. The Court clarified that Order XXII, Rules I and 3(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure govern the rights of legal representatives to proceed with a suit filed by a deceased plaintiff. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the right of the legal representatives to continue the suit.