Question

A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ jointly promise to pay Rs. 300 to ‘P’. ‘P’ files a suit to recover the amount.Which one of the following is correct?

A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ jointly promise to pay Rs. 300 to ‘P’. ‘P’ files a suit to recover the amount.Which one of the following is correct?

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Option A: P’ can sue each individually for their respective shares
Option B: P’ can sue ‘A’ for the recovery of Rs. 100 only
Option C: Since ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are joint promisors. ‘P’ can recover the amount from any one of them
Option D: P’ must make all the three parties in one suit

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Section 43 Illustration (a) Contract Act.

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