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Question 65

Question Assertion-Reason▾

Assertion(Ꭺ)

Wagers and contingent contracts are similar to each other as far as enforceability is concerned.

Reason(Ꭱ)

One of them may be enforced on the taking place of a particular event.

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Ꭺ is false but Ꭱ is true

b.

Both Ꭺ and Ꭱ are true and Ꭱ is the correct explanation of Ꭺ

c.

Ꭺ is true but Ꭱ is false

d.

Both Ꭺ and Ꭱ are false

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Question 66

Question Assertion-Reason▾

Assertion(Ꭺ)

Where both the parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to a matter of fact essential to the agreement, the agreement is void.

Reason(Ꭱ)

Consensus id idem among the parties is necessary for formation of a valid contract.

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Both Ꭺ and Ꭱ are true but Ꭱ is NOT the correct explanation of Ꭺ

b.

Ꭺ is false but Ꭱ is true

c.

Both Ꭺ and Ꭱ are false

d.

Ꭺ is true but Ꭱ is false

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Question 67

Appeared in Year: 2015

Question MCQ▾

Choose the best option for the following statement:

The distinction between fraud and misrepresentation:

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Fraud is more or less intentional wrong, where misrepresentation may be quite innocent.

b.

A person complaining of misrepresentation can be met with the defense that he had “the means of discovering the truth with ordinary diligence” . But excepting fraud by silence in other cases of fraud it is no defense that “the plaintiff had the means of discovering the truth by ordinary diligence” .

c.

In addition to rendering the contract voidable, fraud is a cause of action in tort for damages. Simple misrepresentation is not a tort but a person who rightfully rescinds a contract is entitled to compensation which he has sustained through the non-fulfilment of the contract.

d.

All a., b. and c. are correct

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