Tomy Devasia v. Babu Antony
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court set aside a judgment decreeing a specific performance suit because it was passed without notice to the defendant and without disposing the matter on merits. The trial court was directed to restore the suit, provide an opportunity to file a written statement, and dispose of the matter within six months.
What did the court decide?
Judgment in O.S. No. 147/2008 and order declaring defendants ex parte set aside; respondent directed to permit defendant to file written statement within three weeks and dispose of suit on merits with