IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G. JAYACHANDRAN
Club Pioneer (India) Pvt Ltd, Rep. by its Director, Mr. Sarath Kakkumanu – Appellant
Versus
Deluxe Tools And Moulders, A Partnership firm, Rep. by its Partners – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. overview of the contractual agreements and issues. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. defendants' challenge against plaintiffs' claims. (Para 8 , 10) |
| 3. court's consideration of readiness and willingness. (Para 9 , 11 , 13) |
| 4. requirements for specific performance established. (Para 12 , 14 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. lack of evidence undermines plaintiffs' claims. (Para 19 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
| 6. dismissal of suits due to limitation and lack of evidence. (Para 26) |
| 7. inconsistencies in pleadings affect credibility. (Para 27 , 28) |
JUDGMENT :
(G. JAYACHANDRAN, J.)
The suits for specific performance filed by these three appellants against the vendors, who are common to all three suits, but had sold their land in three separate parts to the appellants, were dismissed by the Trial Court through a common judgment. Hence, these three appeals have been filed.
2. Brief facts for better understanding of the dispute:
The property in question, comprised in R.S.No.7 and 8/2 (Part) T.S.No.11/7, Door No.23/1, Block No.11 at Nelson Manickam Road, Vada Agaram No.173, Madras-29 within the Registration Sub District of Kodambakkam and Registration District of Madras, measuring a total of 3 grounds a
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