LAWS(SC)-2008-3-31

GURDIAL KAUR Vs. PIARA SINGH

Decided On March 14, 2008
GURDIAL KAUR Appellant
V/S
PIARA SINGH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Allegedly, prior thereto, the said Gurcharan Singh despite having been called upon to execute and register the document did not come to the Registration Office. A suit for specific performance of the agreement was filed against the appellants on 25.3.1966. In the alternative, it was prayed that a sum of Rs. 7,000/- be paid to the respondent together with interest.

(3.) Appellants herein in their written statement denied and disputed execution of the said agreement by Gurcharan Singh alleging that he was a drunkard. It was also alleged that Gurcharan Singh had executed a Will in their favour. In terms of a stipulation contained in the said agreement dated 5.10.1964 the possession of the lands was delivered to the vendee.