Question

Legal Principle: Performance of a legal duty cannot be a consideration for a promise.
Factual Situation: 'A' wallet is stolen by a thief . 'A' lodges a complaint in the police station 'A' promises to pay a sum of Rs. 500 to the person who is able to apprehend the thief and get back his wallet. The policeman's servant 'X' apprehends the thief and gets back the wallet. 'A' refues to pay 'X' the promised Rs. 500. Choose the correct option:
I. The servant is entitled to the reward.
II. The policeman would have been entitled to the reward had he been the person to apprehend the thief.
III. The policeman would be entitled to the reward even if he had not apprehended the thief.
IV. The servant would not be entitled to the reward.

• A. I and III
• B. I only
• C. I, II and IV
• D. III only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

I only

In the present case, the reward should be given to anyone who finds the wallet. The policemen are doing their legal duty. But, policemen's servant is not doing so. If he finds the wallet he's liable to get the reward. As indicated by the law, execution of a current obligation can't establish a consideration. Presently, it appears that the presentation of a current obligation may establish thought for another guarantee.

Hence, B is the correct option.