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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
Murugan – Appellant
Versus
Mohanraj – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of the case and appeal (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. substantial questions of law framed (Para 3) |
| 3. defendant's claims against the sale agreement (Para 4) |
| 4. plaintiff's arguments supporting the sale agreement (Para 5) |
| 5. court's analysis on validity of sale agreement (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 6. conclusions on evidence and retrospective effect of amendments (Para 9) |
| 7. final orders and decision of the court (Para 10) |
JUDGMENT :
K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J.
1. This Second Appeal is preferred as against the decree and judgment dated 13.06.2023 passed in A.S. No.22 of 2020, on the file of the Principal District Court, Villupuram, reversing the Judgment and decree dated 26.07.2019 passed in O.S. No.95 of 2015, on the file of the II Additional Subordinate Court, Villupuram.
2. The unsuccessful defendants before the first appellate Court have preferred the present Second Appeal. The respondent as plaintiff filed the above suit in O.S. No.95/2015 on the file of the II Additional Sub Court, Villupuram, against the defendant Murugan, for the relief of specific performance of the sale agreement dated 01.03.2012 marked as Ex.A1, which has been notarized on 03.03.2012. The 2nd defendant is t
The court ruled that specific performance requires proof of intent to sell, and failure to prove such intent negates the right to enforce the agreement against the defendant.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for the plaintiff to prove the execution of the agreement of sale, payment of consideration, and continuous readiness and willingne....
The court affirmed that the burden of proving forgery lies with the party alleging it and upheld the validity of the sale agreement, reinforcing principles of specific performance in contract law.
Specific performance – Relief of specific performance is equitable remedy – Plaintiff have to necessarily show their readiness and willingness in performing their part of contract from date of agreem....
A sale agreement must be proven by its written terms, and inconsistencies in evidence can undermine claims for specific performance.
The High Court cannot re-assess evidence in second appeals, focusing only on substantial questions of law while confirming findings of lower courts.
The court affirmed that specific performance can be granted when the execution of the sale agreement is proven and the plaintiff demonstrates readiness and willingness to perform their contractual ob....
The judgment establishes that specific performance can be granted when the plaintiff proves the execution of the contract and demonstrates readiness and willingness to perform, despite the defendant'....
Presumption of refund arises when original sale documents are returned; burden lies on plaintiff to prove consideration not refunded and possession for specific performance under unregistered sale ag....
The plaintiff must establish continuous readiness and willingness to perform a contract to be entitled to specific performance under Section 16(c) of the Specific Relief Act.
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