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A supplies B, who is incapable of entering into a contract, with necessaries suited to B’s condition in…

Under section 68, a supplier of necessaries suited to the incapable person’s condition in life is entitled to reimbursement from that person’s property. The statutory claim…

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A supplies B, who is incapable of entering into a contract, with necessaries suited to B’s condition in life. What does section 68 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 entitle A to claim?

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Under section 68, a supplier of necessaries suited to the incapable person’s condition in life is entitled to reimbursement from that person’s property.

The statutory claim is for reimbursement. It creates neither personal contractual liability nor an ownership share.

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Option A

Section 68 gives the supplier a right to reimbursement from B’s property.

Option B

The claim is against B’s property. It does not arise from a personal contract with B.

Option C

Section 68 provides reimbursement, without granting an ownership share.

Option D

Section 68 provides reimbursement for the necessaries, without granting punitive damages.

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