Multiple choice

A supplies B, a lunatic, with necessaries suitable to his condition in his life. Is A entitled for reimbursement from the property of B?

  1. No

  2. Yes, if the value of property is more than one lakh

  3. Yes

  4. Yes, if court thinks fit

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Yes, A is entitled for reimbursement from the property of B. Option (2) is incorrect: No such provision Option (3) is correct: Under Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if a person incapable of entering into a contract is supplied by another person with necessaries suited to his condition in life, the person who has furnished such supplies is entitled to be reimbursed from the property of such an incapable person.

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