Specific Relief Act, 1963

Section 13

Specific performance of contracts for the sale of immovable property.

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Provision: Section 13 of Specific Relief Act, 1963
Act: Specific Relief Act, 1963
Classification: civil
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 13 of Specific Relief Act, 1963 say?

Where any contract is for the sale of immovable property, the court shall not order the specific performance of such contract unless it is satisfied that the party against whom the order is sought has refused or neglected to perform or has broken a promise to perform the contract, and that such refusal or neglect or breach of promise has been without reasonable cause.

Indian StandardSection 13, Specific Relief Act, 1963

Bluebook (21st ed.)Specific Relief Act, 1963, § 13 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 13 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963

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What is Section 13 of Specific Relief Act, 1963?

Section 13 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Specific Relief Act, 1963) defines and regulates "Specific performance of contracts for the sale of immovable property.". The section states: Where any contract is for the sale of immovable property, the court shall not order the specific performance of such contract unless it is satisfied that the party against whom the...

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