RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI & ANR. versus MUHAMMED KUNJU & ORS.

RAMAKRISHNA PILLAI & ANR. versus MUHAMMED KUNJU & ORS.

The High Court erred in holding that no plea regarding readiness and willingness was raised by the plaintiffs. This was specifically pleaded and not denied by the defendants. The trial court findings and pleadings confirm the plaintiffs' continuous readiness and willingness, and the defendants never disputed it.

Parties
Appellant: Ramakrishna Pillai; Respondent: Muhammed Kunju; Appellant: Appellant No. 2; Respondent: Defendant No. 1; Respondent: Defendant No. 2; Respondent: Defendant No. 3
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
20 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Final Judgement
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Readiness and Willingness, Limitation, Sale Agreement
Contract Law Property Law Specific Performance Readiness and Willingness Limitation Sale Agreement

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Parties

Ramakrishna Pillai

Appellant

Muhammed Kunju

Respondent

Appellant No. 2

Appellant

Defendant No. 1

Respondent

Defendant No. 2

Respondent

Defendant No. 3

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Final Judgement

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plea of readiness and willingness was raised and proved by the plaintiffs.
  2. 2 Whether the suit was barred by limitation.

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court erred in holding that no plea regarding readiness and willingness was raised by the plaintiffs. This was specifically pleaded and not denied by the defendants. The trial court findings and pleadings confirm the plaintiffs' continuous readiness and willingness, and the defendants never disputed it.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

  • Respondents shall execute the sale deed after receiving the balance of consideration within three months.
  • If respondents fail, appellants may move the trial court for necessary steps.