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    Question

    What does bailee’s particular lien mean as provided

    under the Contract Act?
    A A right to retain such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A right to retain all the goods which he has until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A right to retain or sell such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A right to dispose off as well as retain such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Either a or b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 170. Bailee's particular lien: Where the bailee has, in accordance with the purpose of the bailment, rendered any service involving the exercise of labour or skill in respect of the goods bailed, he has, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, a right to retain such goods until he receives due remuneration for the services, he has rendered in respect of them.

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