M.P Civil Jugde Pre Exam 1998

A supplies B, a lunatic, with necessaries suitable to his condition in life. Whether A is entitled for reimbursement from the property of B?

Verified Answer
A. No
B. Yes, if the value of property is more than one lakh
C. Yes
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Section 68 of the Indian Contract Act states that if a person incapable of entering into a contract (like a lunatic) is supplied with necessaries suited to his condition in life, the person who furnished such supplies is entitled to be reimbursed from the property of such incapable person.