T. AMARNATH GOUD
Ankur Deb – Appellant
Versus
Dipa Rani Sharma (Chakraborty) – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. nature of the agreement for sale and circumstances. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. observations on trial court's findings regarding the agreement. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 3. trial court's analysis of willingness and hardship arguments. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 4. findings regarding evidence of payment and validity of contract. (Para 12 , 14) |
| 5. confirmation of trial court's order and dismissal of appeal. (Para 15 , 17 , 19) |
JUDGMENT
T. Amarnath Goud, J. - This is an appeal under Section 100 of the CPC from the appellate judgment and decree dated 07.01.2019 and 11.01.2019 respectively passed by the Additional District Judge, Court No. 3, West Tripura, Agartala in Title Appeal No. 17 of 2015 affirming the original judgment and decree dated 06.04.2015 and 09.04.2015 respectively passed by the Civil Judge, Court No. 1, West Tripura, Agartala in Title Suit No. 5 of 2013.
2. For the sake of brevity the parties are referred to as in the title suit No. 17 of 2015. Specific performance of agreement for sale dated 28.07.2011 sought to be enforced therein. The defendant being the absolute owner of the land measuring 0.10 acres comprised in Khatian No. 932/1-2, appertaining to present plot Nos. 1538
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