In a previous suit ‘A’ claiming to be a tenant of certain land from a municipality obtained an ex parte decree against the municipality only. ‘B’ who had obtained lease of the same land from the municipality prior to the institution of such suit was not, however, made a party to that suit. ‘B’ brought a subsequent suit against ‘A’ and the municipality disputing A’s right to
remain on the land and interfere with the construction works. Will the decree passed in favour of ‘A’ operate as res judicata against ‘B’ in the subsequent suit?       (10 MARKS)

By: Abhipedia