| Case ID |
d82418f4-269a-4cef-8d79-65fc60c825ce |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Second Appeal No. 298 of 1951 |
| Decision Date |
Apr 10, 1953 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that a sale deed is ineffective to transfer title if the vendor cannot demonstrate good title before the execution of the deed. The court found that a breach of contract occurs at the moment the deed is executed when the promised title is not transferred. It also held that the discovery of a defect in title does not automatically void the contract, and such contracts can only be rescinded if a warranty is incorporated in the deed. The court emphasized that the implied covenant of title exists in every sale, and a vendee has a right to sue for damages upon discovering a defect in title, regardless of possession. The decision highlighted the need for clear terms in the sale deed regarding liability for defects in title. |
| Summary |
In the case of Second Appeal No. 298 of 1951, the Lahore High Court addressed important principles regarding the Transfer of Property Act and Contract Act. The case centered on the sale of land where the vendor's title was disputed. The court concluded that the mere execution of a sale deed does not guarantee the transfer of title if the vendor cannot prove good title. The ruling clarified that a vendee can claim damages for breach of the implied covenant of title upon discovering defects, even if they are still in possession of the property. This case reinforces the significance of understanding the legal implications of property transactions and the importance of having clear contractual terms. Key phrases include 'breach of contract', 'implied covenant of title', 'Transfer of Property Act', and 'Contract Act', which are crucial for those involved in property law and real estate transactions. With increasing disputes over property titles, the principles established in this case are highly relevant for legal practitioners and property buyers alike. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD KHURSHID ZAMAN,
B. Z. KAIKAUS, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Aftab Hussain,
Mazhar Ali Azhar
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| Petitioners |
ANOTHER,
UMAR HAYAT
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| Respondents |
others,
MATHELA
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| Citations |
1953 SLD 23,
1953 PLD 410
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Transfer of Property Act, 1882,
Contract Act, 1872
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| Sections |
55,
65
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