1926 (11) TMI 7 - HC - Indian Laws

High Court affirms lower courts' decision in supply dispute; defendant liable for damages.

The High Court upheld the lower courts' decision in a case involving delayed supply of goods and rejection by the Medical School authorities. The ... - Issues:1. Delayed supply of goods and rejection by the Medical School authorities.2. Dispute over payment for benches, repairs, and damages.3. Interpretation of contract terms regarding satisfaction of goods.4. Failure to address specific grounds of appeal by the lower appellate Court.Analysis:1. The case involved a contract for the supply of furniture where the defendant failed to supply the goods on time, leading to rejection by the Medical School authorities. The plaintiff sought compensation for the purchase of benches, repairs, and damages incurred due to the delay in supply.2. The defendant argued that the plaintiff failed to provide iron legs for the benches and that the goods supplied were of proper quality. The lower courts initially awarded a sum for the purchase of benches, repairs, and damages, which was later reduced on appeal.3. The appellate Court's judgment was challenged on the grounds of failure to address specific issues raised in the appeal, including the identification of goods spent on repairs and the plaintiff's obligation to supply iron legs. The interpretation of the contract terms regarding the satisfaction of goods by the Medical School authorities was also disputed.4. The High Court found that the lower appellate Court did not address all the grounds of appeal raised. However, upon review of the evidence, it was established that the defendant was obligated to supply goods satisfactory to the Medical School authorities, as per the terms of the contract. The Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the lower courts' findings on the issues raised.