In Brief
In this civil appeal, the appellant sought recovery of money paid to the respondents under a property purchase agreement. The original suit for specific performance was dismissed because the respondents lacked title to the property. The Supreme Court held that the respondents must return the amount received from the appellant, together with 9% simple interest, within two months. The appeal was allowed, establishing that when an agreement cannot be performed due to the seller's lack of title, restitution of any money paid is required.
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