In Brief
Vundavalli Ratna Manikyam sought specific performance of an agreement to sell property against V.P.P.R.N. Prasada Rao. The trial court dismissed the suit solely on limitation grounds under the Limitation Act, Article 54, although findings on execution of agreement, possession, and plaintiff's willingness to perform were all in favour. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision granting specific performance, holding that where all substantive findings favour the plaintiff and their conduct demonstrates consistent readiness to perform and protect the property, a limitation objection should not bar the suit. The Court directed the defendant to execute the sale deed upon payment of outstanding consideration within eight weeks.
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