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    Question

    Ankit, a tradesman, leaves goods at Sushil’s house by

    mistake. Sushil treats the goods as his own. Sushil _______________
    A Is bound to pay Ankit for them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Is not bound to pay Ankit for them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Might have to pay Ankit if the Court decides so Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Might have to pay if both the parties agree so Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Is bound to pay Ankit for them, Section 70.   Obligation of person enjoying benefit of non-gratuitous act: Where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such other person enjoys the benefit thereof, the latter is bound to make compensation to the former in respect of, or to restore, the thing so done or delivered.

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