Statement of witness on oath. I know the parties to this case. The plaintiff is my neighbour, and I have known him for about twenty years. The disputed house is situated in our locality, and I have seen the plaintiff living in it with his family since the time of his father. About two years ago, in the month of June, I saw the defendant and some other persons coming to the house and asking the plaintiff to vacate it. A quarrel took place, and other people of the locality also gathered there. The defendant was saying that he had purchased the house, but the plaintiff refused to leave. After that, the matter was reported to the police. I did not see any document of sale at that time. Cross examination on behalf of the defendant. It is wrong to suggest that I am deposing falsely because of my friendship with the plaintiff. It is also wrong to suggest that the defendant has been living in the house for the last five years. I have not been paid any money for giving this statement. Read over and admitted to be correct.