A made a statement to B that he was the owner of a particular residential house. B, believed in it and purchased the property. In fact, A was not the owner at the time of sale but subsequently he inherited the property from his father. Can A simply plea that he was not the owner at the time of sale? What is the legal position?

Facts of the case A made a representation to B stating that he was the owner of a particular residential house. Believing this statement to […]

A sues B, on an agreement and gives B notice to produce it. At the trail A calls for the document and B refuses to produce it. A gives secondary evidence of its contents. B seeks to produce the document itself to contradict the secondary evidence given by A, or in order to show that the agreement is not stamped. Can he do so? Refer to the provisions of law of evidence.

Facts of the Case The legal question is whether B can produce the document after refusing to produce it earlier. Issues in the Case Legal […]

11. A sold 100 quintals of groundnut oil to B. Before it could be delivered to ‘B’ the Govt. of India requisitioned the whole quantity lying with ‘A’ in public interest. ‘B’ wants to sue ‘A’ for breach of contract. Advise B.

1. Facts of the Case The issue for consideration is whether A’s non-performance, caused by government requisition, amounts to breach of contract under Indian Contract […]