IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N.SATHISH KUMAR, R.SAKTHIVEL
D. Murugan – Appellant
Versus
G.Vijayan – Respondent
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| 1. factual background of the sale agreement and initial payments. (Para 1 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. contentions regarding plaintiff's willingness and contractual terms. (Para 10 , 15) |
| 3. court's findings on readiness, willingness, and necessity of legal heirs' consent. (Para 12 , 18 , 19) |
| 4. final instation on contract enforcement and decree setting aside. (Para 21 , 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
Challenging the decree and judgment passed by the learned Principal District Judge, Krishnagiri, in O.S.No.39 of 2012, dated 06.01.2015, granting specific performance, the present appeal has been filed by the 1st defendant in the suit.
3.Brief facts of the case are as follows :
4.Admitting that there is a sale agreement, it is the contention of the1st defendant that the 2nd defendant has also got a share in the property. It is his contention that it was agreed to sell only S.No.460/1, whereas, in the plaint, the plaintiff has sought for enforcement of contract in respect of S.Nos.458/2 and 472. Further, it is his contention that, though he has entered into an agreement, it was agreed that sale can be executed only when his daughter/2nd defendant consents for such sale, since she was residing at Chicago,
Specific performance requires continual readiness and willingness to fulfill contractual obligations; consent from co-owners must be secured for the contract to be enforceable.
Plaintiff's failure to prove continuous readiness and willingness to perform contract negates entitlement to specific performance under Specific Relief Act.
The court emphasized that specific performance is discretionary and requires the plaintiff to prove continuous readiness and willingness to perform the contract, which was not established in this cas....
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....
The plaintiff must prove continuous readiness and willingness to perform a contract for specific performance; mere possession or improvements do not suffice.
The plaintiff's failure to demonstrate readiness and willingness to perform the contract led to the dismissal of the appeal for specific performance.
The court ruled that a Sale Agreement was not effectively revoked, and the plaintiff was always ready to perform, necessitating specific performance.
The plaintiff's readiness and willingness to perform the contract, the capacity to mobilize funds, and the mental attitude to purchase the property are essential for specific performance.
The plaintiff seeking specific performance must demonstrate readiness and willingness to perform the contract, and the court must consider the hardship on the defendants. Additionally, agreements inv....
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