Multiple choice

When no date for performance of a contract is fixed, from which time would the period of limitation to file suit for specific performance of contract start?

  1. The date of contract

  2. The date on which the contract was written

  3. The date when the plaintiff has noticed that performance is refused

  4. Any of above

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Not from the date of contract Option (2) is incorrect: Not from the date on which the contract was written Option (3) is correct: Under Article 54 of Indian Limitation Act, 1963, if no date for performance of a contract is fixed, then the time period of limitation to file suit for specific performance of contract would start from the date when the plaintiff has noticed that the performance is refused. Option (4) is correct: Option (3) is correct.