' ALI HUSSAIN QAZILBASH, J.--This is a petition for leave to appeal against the order of learned Single Judge of the Lahore High Court, dated 8-7-1987.
2. A suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure was brought by Muhammad Afzal respondent in the Court of the Additional District Judge, Jhang, for payment of a sum of Rs 2-{,000 against the promissory note dated 20-7-1985. The suit was resisted and as a result of the pleadings four issues were framed and the learned trial Court after recording the evidence decreed the suit in favour of the respondent on 14-4-1987. This decree was challenged by the petitioner in Regular First Appeal but the same was summarily dismissed vide order dated 8-7-1987.
3. Notice in this petition was given to the respondent but none has appeared.
4. We have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner. He has reiterated the arguments raised by him at the petition stage and submitted that in view of the law laid down by this Court in the case Abid Hussain v. Mst. Afsar Jehan Begum and another (PLD 1973 SC 1) the Regular First Appeal filed by the petitioner could not be dismissed by the learned Judge in his Chambers. This submission in view of the law laid down by this Court must succeed. We, therefore, convert this petition into appeal and allow the same and remand the case to the High Court for decision afresh according to law. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.