Moses v. Macferlan (1555-1774) is a case relating to
A. Theory of unjust enrichment
B. The right of lien
C. Test of agency
D. Doctrine of frustration
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Moses v. Macferlan is a landmark case in the realm of contract law. It is relevant to the concept of unjust enrichment. The case deals with the restitution of money paid under a void contract, where one party has received a benefit but is not entitled to keep the money due to the invalidity of the contract.Option
A
is correct:A. Theory of unjust enrichment
The case of Moses v. Macferlan contributed significantly to the development of the theory of unjust enrichment, which is based on the principle that a person should not retain a benefit that is unjustly acquired at the expense of another.
Options
B
, C
, and D
are incorrect:B. The right of lien
- The right of lien refers to the right of a person to retain possession of another person's property until a debt owed to the possessor is paid.C. Test of agency
- The test of agency is concerned with determining the legal relationship between a principal and an agent, where the agent acts on behalf of the principal.D. Doctrine of frustration
- The doctrine of frustration relates to situations where an unforeseen event occurs, rendering the performance of a contract impossible or radically different.Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. Theory of unjust enrichment
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Indian Contract Act:- Gods displayed in showcase of a shop with price tag is -
A. Invitation to offer
B. Counteroffer
C. Communication
D. None of these
A. Is available to Y's representatives alone
B. Is available to Z alone
C. Is available to Y's representatives & Z both
D. Is available to Y's representatives & after the death of Z, his representatives
Moses v. Macferlan (1555-1774) is a case relating to
A. Theory of unjust enrichment
B. The right of lien
C. Test of agency
D. Doctrine of frustration
A. The active concealment of a fact by one having knowledge or belief of the fact
B. A promise made without any intention of performing it
C. The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is true, by one who does believe it to be true
D. None above
A should be right answer