Reviewed case brief

Dhanpat v Sohan Lal

ILR (1906) 28 All 568

A person who accepts a benefit under a transaction is bound by all its terms. Election is implied from acceptance with full knowledge.

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Court
Allahabad High Court
Year
1906
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

One who accepts benefit under a transaction must confirm the whole; approbation and reprobation impermissible (doctrine of election)

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Editorial source

        ILR (1906) 28 All 568

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