In Brief
A dispute arose over the legal representation of a deceased 97-year-old mother's civil suit for recovery of property. The son sought substitution as legal representative based on her registered will, but the daughter sought to implead herself as a defendant, claiming the will was forged. The High Court and Trial Court allowed the daughter's impleadment. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, holding that all legal heirs with conflicting claims to the property must be heard before the court, regardless of a will's existence, to ensure a complete and truthful resolution of the dispute.
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