X hands over her expensive saree for cleaning to a dry cleaner who loses the same. X claims the total value of the saree. The dry cleaner refers to a clause printed in the contract receipt which states that the dry cleaner can be held liable for Rs. 50 or 10% of the original value of the cloth only, whichever is less. Which one of the following propositions holds good to explain the correct position of law on the point?
A. The Court generally does not entertain such frivolous cases
B. The Court will rely upon the clause in contract receipt and award only 10% of the cost of the saree (or Rs. 50 if it is less)
C. The Court will award reasonable damages, ignoring the clause as unreasonable
D. None of the above
Answer: Option C
This Question Belongs to Law >> Indian Contract Act
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
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