Multiple choice

Directions: The following question contains some basic principle and fact situation in which these basic principles have to be applied. A list of probable decision and reasons are given. you have to choose a decision with reason. (1) If A is asked to do something by B, B is responsible for the act, not A. (2) If A, while acting for B commits a wrong, A is responsible for the wrong, not B (3) If A is authorized to do something for B, but in the name for A without disclosing B's presence, both A and B may be held liable.

Facts: Somu contracted with Amar where under Amar would buy a pump set to be used in Somu's farm such a pump set was in short supply in the market. Gulab, a dealer, had such a pump set and he refused to sell it to Amar. Amar threatened Gulab of serious consequences if he fails to part with the pumpset. Gulab filed a complaint against Amar. Proposed decision (a) Amar alone is liable for the wrong through he acted for Somu. (b) Amar is not liable for the wrong. Through he is bound by the contract with Somu. (c) Somu is bound by the contract and liable for the wrong. (d) Both Somu and Amar are liable for the wrong. Suggested reasons (i) Amar committed the wrong while acting for the benefit of Somu. (ii) Amar cannot do while acting for Somu something which he cannot do while acting for himself. (iii) Both Amar and Somu are liable since they are bound by the contract. (iv) Somu has to be responsible for the act of Amar committed for Somu's benefit.

  1. (a) (i)

  2. (a) (iii)

  3. (c) (iii)

  4. (d) (iv)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Amar threatened Gulab with 'serious consequences' while acting for Somu's benefit. Principle (2) states that if A, while acting for B, commits a wrong, A is responsible - not B. Amar committed the wrongful act (threats) independently. Principle (3) about both being liable requires A to act without disclosing B's presence, which isn't mentioned here. Amar alone is liable for the threat.