In Brief
A plaintiff sued for specific performance of a contract to sell a shop share, claiming he had paid most of the purchase price and was ready to complete the transaction. The trial court dismissed the suit, but on appeal this was partly reversed. The High Court then allowed a second appeal without discussing the evidence. The Supreme Court held that a plaintiff seeking specific performance must prove he was ready and willing to perform from the contract date until filing suit—merely sending a legal notice or filing the suit cannot establish this. The Court restored the appellate court's judgment, holding the plaintiff had failed to prove his continuous readiness and willingness throughout the relevant period.
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