CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2019

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    Each question consists of legal principle(s) (here-in-after referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such proposition may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. Principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Only one of the alternatives, i.e. [a], [b], [c] or [d] is the most reasonable conclusion. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principle except the principles that are given herein below for every question. Further you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your ability in legal aptitude, study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.
    Principle When a person who has made a promise to another person to do something does not fulfill his promise, another person becomes entitled to receive, from the person who did not fulfill his promise, compensation in the form of money.
    Facts 'X' made a promise to Y to repair his car engine. Y made the payment for repair. After the repair, Y went for a drive in the same car. While driving the car, Y met with an accident due to bursting of the type.

    A) 'X' will be entitled to receive compensation from Y in the form of money

    B) T will be entitled to receive compensation from 'X' in the form of money

    C) 'X' will not be entitled to receive compensation

    D) T will not be entitled to receive compensation from 'X'

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Sol.      [d] 'T will not be entitled to receive compensation from "X' as he made a contract to repair the car engine only. This does not include inspection of the tyres or other parts of the car.


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