CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2013

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    Directions This section consists of fifty (50) questions. Each question consists of legal propositions principles (hereinafter referred to as 'principle') and facts. These principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Such principles may or may not be true in the real sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principles except the principles that are given here in below for every question. Further you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section 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 objective of this section to test your knowledge of law.
    Principle In an agreement, a condition subsequent must be complied with, to claim the benefit of that agreement. Facts A agrees to transfer a farm to B, provided that, if B does not go to England within three years after the date of the agreement, his interest in the farm shall cease. B does not go to England within the term prescribed.

    A)  B's interest in the farm continues

    B)  B's interest in the farm does not continue

    C)  B has a fundamental right to go to England or not to go to England and hence the condition was illegal

    D)  The agreement between A and B was void

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Ans.  According to the principle, a condition subsequent must be complied with, to claim the benefit of that agreement. In this case A agreed to transfer a farm to B, provided that, if b does not go to England within three years after the date of agreement, his interest shall cease. B does not go to England within the prescribed time, so his interest will cease, as he did not went to England within 3yer after the agreement.


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