HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.R.L. NAGESWARA RAO M.A.C.M.A.Nos.3889 AND 3893 OF 2011, 3894 AND 3907 OF 2011 COMMON JUDGMENT: All the appeals arise out of a common accident occurred on 15.03.2000, where while the claimants were travelling in the jeep bearing No.TN 37 F 8550, which was insured with the appellant, the lorry bearing No.AP 7 V 963, which was driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner dashed against the jeep, as a result of which, there was a collusion between both the vehicles. The claimants have filed the claims against the owners of both the vehicles and also the Insurance Companies. The lower Tribunal has apportioned the liability to an extent of 80% on the owner and insurer of the jeep and 20% on the owner and insurer of the lorry. The appellants herein questioning the apportionment and the liability to pay 80% of the compensation. 2. It is submitted by both the counsel that in a case arising out of the same accident in M.A.C.M.A.No.2691 of 2009, this Court by its judgment dated 10.07.2009 has confirmed the award of the lower Tribunal and also the proportionate apportionment of the compensation between both the Insurance companies. Since the above finding is binding on all the parties to the proceedings, there cannot be any different view to be taken by this Court and consequently, the appeals filed by the appellants have no merits and they are liable to be dismissed, though a fervent appeal is made by the learned counsel for the appellant for reduction of the interest, which in the circumstances is not warranted. Accordingly, the all appeals are dismissed. No costs. _______________________________ JUSTICE N.R.L. NAGESWARA RAO Date:08.12.2011 INL