In Brief
Bhavyanath sought specific performance of a property sale contract against K.V. Balan. The defendant disputed performance, but the main dispute centred on the extent of property involved rather than the plaintiff's financial capacity. The Supreme Court held that in specific performance suits, the plaintiff must prove not only the defendant's breach but also his own readiness and willingness to perform from the contract date. The Court found the plaintiff had sufficient landed assets and had even purchased additional property during the contract period, demonstrating financial capacity. The appeal was allowed.
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