Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of legal proposition/principle (hereinafter referred to as ‘principle’) and facts. This principle has to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principle may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume it to be true for the purpose of the question. In other words, in answering the question, you must not rely on any principle, except the principle that is given herein below for the given question. Further, you must not assume any facts other than the facts stated in the question. The objective of this question is to test your interest towards study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the ‘most reasonable conclusion’ arrived at may be unacceptable for any other reason. It is not the object of this question to test your knowledge of law.

Principle: The communication of a proposal is complete when it comes to the knowledge of the person to whom it is made. Facts: ‘X’ from Madras offers, by a letter, to sell his TV to ‘Y’ in Delhi.

Which of the following is correct?

  1. Communication is complete as ‘X’ put the letter for transmission.

  2. Communication is complete when ‘Y’ reverts back to ‘X’ after receiving the letter.

  3. Communication is complete when 'Y' receives the letter at Delhi only.

  4. Communication is complete when ‘X’ puts the letter for transmission, whether 'Y' receives the letter or not.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Communication will not be complete till the letter reaches to ‘X’ for communication.
    1. Revert to the letter of offer is not a condition for communication to be complete.