Subsequent disability or inability to institute suit after time begins to run will not stop running of period of limitation

Citation

1999 (3) CTC 724 (Mad)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

R. Balasubramaniatt, J.

A.S. No. 729 and 730 of 1998 and C.M.P.No. 17936 of 1999.

November 05, 1999

Maruthal and Another

Gokuldoss Dharam Doss and Four Others

Limitation Act, 1963, Section 9 and Artide 54 Suit for specific performance Agreement of sale was entered into on 18.7.1975 Sale transaction to be completed within 3. months from date of agreement Time to file suit starts running only from 18.10.1975 Subsequent disability or inability to institute suit after time begins to run will not stop. running of period of limitation-Mere possession of property will not save suit from law of limitation Suit instituted on 6.4.1987 is barred by limitation. [Para 23]