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Law · Q157

Negotiable Instruments Act

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 157

Q157

A takes a loan from B with promise to pay it back within six months. It is also stipulated that on the failure to pay within six months. A will be liable to pay double the amount borrowed

A.
It is in the nature of penalty so only a reasonable rate of interest can be claimed
B.
It is in the nature of liquidated damages, so the stipulated amount can be claimed
Answer
C.
It is a valid agreement, so A is liable to pay double the amount borrowed
D.
It is an unconscionable clause and renders the entire agreement void

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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