The dispute was about the specific performance of agreements for the sale of a property. The plaintiffs had entered into agreements with the defendants to purchase a 5/7th share of the suit property. The Trial Court held that the suit was barred by limitation and that the plaintiffs were not ready and willing to perform their part of the contract. The plaintiffs appealed against this decision. The appeal was filed under Section 96 and Order 41 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Code.