Mr. Fateh Deep Singh, J.: - This is an appeal by defendants against the reversal of findings of the trial Court by the learned first Appellate Court.

2. Before venturing into the very merits of the case of the parties, it is very much essential to explore the background of this litigation as it would facilitate better and proper understanding and appreciation of the dispute. It is not in any manner disputed that the land measuring 3 kanals, 16 marlas detailed in the jamabandi for the years 1990-91 situated in village Mubarkpur was in the hands of Surinder Singh son of Jhandu Ram-defendant No.1, whereas, defendant No.2 Hari Chand was owner in occupation of land measuring 7 Kanals, 4 Marlas in the same very area and which two properties are very much detailed in the headnote of the plaint. Thus, these lands in all measuring 11 kanals were offered for sale and in pursuance of which through agreement to sell dated 30.3.1999 Ex.P1 defendant Nos.1 and 2 entered into an agreement with plaintiff Gian Chand and defendant No.4 present appellant-Sikander Singh. The terms and conditions of this agreement were duly incorporated and the total sale consideration came to Rs.1,85,625/-. Th