Background: The dispute involved Baljit Kaur Lal (Seller) and Gagandeep Grewal (Purchaser) over a residential real estate transaction that failed to close on the agreed date in March 2016. Gagandeep Grewal sued for specific performance or, alternatively, damages. Baljit Kaur Lal contended the contract was unenforceable.

Legal Issues: The primary legal issues centered on whether both parties were ready, willing, and able to complete the transaction on the closing date and whether the trial judge erred in ordering a new completion date over five years after the initial failed closing.

Held:

• Trial Court: Found neither party complied with the 'time of the essence' clause, yet the contract remained active, and a new completion date was set.
• Appeal Court: Overturned this decision, stating the judge erred in effectively ordering specific performance under these circumstances. Noted that by the trial date, Gagandeep Grewal had bought another property and was only claiming damages.

Costs/Awards: The decision on the total amount of costs or awards in favor of the successful party was deferred to the trial court for assessment alongside damages.