Practice Questions: Legal Reasoning | Legal Reasoning for CLAT PDF Download

As per the principle, a partner is liable for the debts incurred by the other partners in the course of partnership. However, the partnership had ended when Pinto borrowed money from Albert. Hence, Sandy was not liable.

As per the principle given, a contract is not voidable because it was caused by mistake as to any law in force in [India]. In the instant case, the contract has been entered with an erroneous belief about the Merchant Shipping Act in force in India, and this does not make the contract voidable, nor is it void.

On the application of the principle, we observe that A tried to bribe the
judge, which is forbidden under the law and hence the consideration was
unlawful.

The principle clearly states that a wager is a void agreement. The exception
for horse races is applicable for a sum of Rs. 500 or more. Since, in the
instant case, the sum is Rs. 350; thus, it is a void agreement, and Feroz
cannot sue Harish.

It is clear from the principle that a license is a valid defence to trespass to
land, provided it is not revocable. In the instant case, it is evident that Ben had free access to the pool in Gregory’s backyard by license till 2/1/2004.
Gregory found him using the pool on 1/1/2004, when the license was still valid.
Thus, he cannot sue Ben for trespass to land.

As per the principle given in the question, slander is a form of defamation
which is spoken or heard. In the instant case, Meeta engaged in making
derogatory remarks about Reeta in a public place because of which Reeta
suffered professionally as well. Hence, Reeta can sue Meeta for slander.

The principles clearly outline cases where liability as a result of negligence may be imposed on the defendant. In the instant case, Joy exercised all the precautions as a game creator and could not have reasonably foreseen the harm Gary suffered. Thus, Gary cannot sue Joy for negligence.

The principle clearly states that nothing is an offence which is an accident or misfortune as long as there was no criminal intention or knowledge involved and proper care and caution had been taken. Hari knew that the labourers were at risk and did not take proper care and precaution due to which the mishap occurred. Thus, his act is an offence.

As per principle (i), in order to convert a proposal into a promise, the acceptance must be absolute and unqualified while in the instant case, Thomas did not accept the proposal unconditionally and absolutely to convert it into a promise. Thus, no one who contacts Gareth first is bound by contract to buy them, nor does Thomas’ mail convert the proposal into a promise.

In light of the principle, it is clear that the act done, in this case, the building of the toilet must have been done at the desire of the promisor, in this case, Cleansweeps. However, no such situation exists in this case since the toilet was built on judicial orders. Thus, the definition of consideration is not fulfilled.

Principle (i) provides that where there is a contract for the sale of specific goods, the contract is void if the goods without the knowledge of the seller have, at the time when the contract was made, perished or become so damaged as no longer to answer to their description contract. In the instant case also the good, “the table” perished before the making of the contract and hence, it is void. 

Based on principle (i), every agreement by which any party thereto is restricted absolutely from enforcing his rights under or in respect of any contract, by the usual legal proceedings in the ordinary tribunals, or which limits the time within which he may thus enforce his rights is void to that extent. Principle (iii) further states that a contract will not be rendered illegal by virtue of the fact that it involves 2 or more persons who agree that any dispute which may arise between them will be referred to arbitration, and only the amount awarded in such arbitration will be recoverable in respect of the dispute referred. In the instant case, the agreement provided for dispute resolution by arbitration and did not bar the rights of Imran absolutely. Thus, there was no defect in the agreement.

As per principle (vi), if the seller makes use of pretended bidding to raise the price, the sale is voidable at the option of the buyer. In the instant case, the seller, Hemlata made use of pretended bidding in order to raise the price of her painting and thus, the sale is voidable at the option of Dharam, the buyer.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.
Correct Answer is (b)
Mohan should not be granted bail because under the Act there is an express bar against the bail. Hence, his jail is justified and lawful.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above. Consequently other options are not valid. 'X' is a victim and his arrest is out of question.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.
Correct Answer is (d)
Abdul should not be granted bail because under the Act there is an express bar against the bail as a first resort. Bail is the last resort. Hence, his jail is justified and lawful.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.
Option (a) is external information therefore incorrect.
Option (b) is also incorrect as it is not one of the grounds mentioned.
Option (c) based on the passage not a valid legal ground.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.
Correct Answer is (c)
Mr. Rakesh cannot be arrested until sanction from the Ministry of Home Affairs is obtained. It was ruled in this case that in case of arrest of a public servant prior sanction of appointing public authority is to obtained. Hence, option (c) is the best option. Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above. Options (a), (b) and (d) are therefore incorrect.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.
Correct Answer is (c)
Popat Lal's arrest is lawful as he failed to inform the Central Bank when he was possessing the commodities beyond the requisite amount. Law says Foreign Exchange Laws require that possession of gold above 5 tolas and possession of silver above 1 mound is to be informed to the Central Bank failing which offender is to be jailed. Therefore, option c is the appropriate option. Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above. Options (a), (b) and (d) are therefore incorrect.

The question asks you to apply the idea of the passage to a given situation with the given principle of law. You have to assimilate the inference and look at the facts of the case and evaluate the answer choices.
Correct Answer is (b)
Daenerys was in such a relation with John so as to dominate his will.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.

This question asks you to identify the author reasoning and the option that align with that reasoning.
Correct Answer is (a)
Option 1,2, 3 and 6 are the only options which are in support to make jail an exception and bail as a rule. Option 4, 5 and 7 will run counter to the cause. Incorrect Answers
None of the other statements set out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.

This question asks you to identify the author reasoning and the option that align with that reasoning.
Correct Answer is (d)
It can be inferred from the passage that Mediation needs to be promoted as a complimentary to judicial process.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.

This question asks you to identify the author reasoning and the option that align with that reasoning.
Correct Answer is d
It can be inferred from the passage that mediation is flexible and informal, parties have scope of looking into rights and personal Interests and there is a scope of innovative decisions is increased

This question asks you to identify the author reasoning and the option that align with that reasoning.
Correct Answer is (c)
It can be inferred from the passage that Court- annexed mediation leads to Easier mediation process, Informal in real senses and Court rules do not apply.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above. Statement related to Ineffective mediation and Lack of recognition of mediation cannot be inferred.

This question asks you to identify the author reasoning and the option that align with that reasoning.
Correct Answer is (c)
It can be inferred from the passage that Court annexed mediation is a hindrance in its popularity.
Incorrect Answers
None of the other options sets out views that are consistent with those of the author in the passage above.