Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
A sells his garden as well as his house through one instrument to B. However, B wants to retain only the house and wants to cancel the transfer regarding the garden. According to this doctrine, B has to retain the garden if he wants to retain the house, or cancel the whole transaction. B cannot retain the house and cancel the transfer regarding the garden. Which of the following doctrine is being referred to here?
Options:
Doctrine of Selection
Doctrine of Restitution
Doctrine of Election
Doctrine of Lis Pendens.
Correct Answer:
Doctrine of Election
Explanation:
According to the 'doctrine of election, B has to retain the garden if he wants to retain the house, or cancel the whole transaction. B cannot retain the house and cancel the transfer regarding the garden.