- 1 Marks
BCL – L1 – SA – Q76 – Contract Law
Question
A, B and C jointly promised to pay GH $60000 to D. A was compelled by D to pay the entire amount of GH $.60000$. Here
A A can file a suit against D for recovery of the amount exceeding his share
B A is entitled to recover Rs. 20000 each from B and C
C On payment by A, the contract is discharged, and B and C are also not liable to A
D D is not justified here and is liable to refund the entire amount to A
Answer
B
Explanation:
The correct answer is B because, in a joint promise, if one promisor (A) pays the entire amount, they are entitled to contribution from co-promisors (B and C). Here, A can recover GH $20,000 each from B and C (total GH $60,000 divided by 3). Option A is incorrect as D is entitled to the payment, C is incorrect as B and C remain liable to A, and D is incorrect as D’s action is justified.
- Tags: Contract Law, Contribution, Discharge, Joint Promise
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Contract Law
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