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    Question

    Under the Contract Act the promise in a contract of

    indemnity, acting within the scope of his authority, is entitled to recover from the promisor__________________
    A All damages which he may be compelled to pay in any suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B All payments which he may be compelled to pay in any such suit if, in bringing or defending it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All sums which he may have paid under the terms of any compromise of any such suit, if the compromise was not contrary to the orders of the promisor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All a b & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both a & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 125.   Rights of indemnity-holder when sued: The promise in a contract of indemnity, acting within the scope of his authority, is entitled to recover from the promisor— (1) all damages which he may be compelled to pay in any suit in respect of any matter to which the promise to indemnify applies; (2) all costs which he may be compelled to pay in any such suit if, in bringing or defending it, he did not contravene the orders of the promisor, and acted as it would have been prudent for him to act in the absence of any contract of indemnity, or if the promisor authorized him to bring or defend the suit; (3) all sums which he may have paid under the terms of any compromise of any such suit, if the compromise was not contrary to the orders of the promisor, and was one which it would have been prudent for the promisee to make in the absence of any contract of indemnity, or if the promisor authorized him to compromise the suit.

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