Multiple choice

A lets a house to B at a yearly rent of Rs. 500. The rent for the whole of the years 1905, 1906 and 1907 is due and unpaid. A sues B in 1908 only for the rent due for 1906. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. A can afterwards sue B for the rent due for 1905.

  2. A can afterwards sue B for the rent due for 1907.

  3. A can afterwards sue B for the rent due for both 1905 and 1907.

  4. A cannot sue B afterwards for the rent due for 1905 or 1907.

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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: A cannot sue B afterwards for the rent due for 1905. Option (2) is incorrect: A cannot sue B afterwards for the rent due for 1907. Option (3) is incorrect: A cannot sue B afterwards for the rent due for both 1905 and 1907. Option (4) is correct: Where a plaintiff omits to sue in respect of, or intentionally relinquishes any portion of his claim, he shall not afterwards sue in respect of the portion so omitted or relinquished.