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A) A has committed fraud
B) A has committed misrepresentation
C) There cannot be a fraud because A says nothing about the mental condition of the horse
D) There cannot be a fraud because B did not ask A whether the horse is of sound mind
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Ans. According to Section 17 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 A has committed fraud, because in this case A was duty bound to tell the truth to B regarding the mental condition of horse. When B asked A about horse's mental condition A said nothing, so his silence is equivalent to speech.You need to login to perform this action.
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