Contract Law

Guarantee Contracts: Hidden Truth Trap โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Guarantee Trap Nobody Talks About

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine guaranteeing someone's loan, only to discover later that the lender hid their terrible track record from you. Sounds unfair? Indian law agrees! This episode reveals why taking guarantees without full disclosure can backfire spectacularly.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” How Sections 142 & 143 of Indian Contract Act 1872 protect guarantors from deception
  • โš–๏ธ Why silence can be just as dangerous as lying when taking guarantees
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The special duty banks have when family members guarantee each other's loans
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ How hiding an employee's past misconduct can void entire guarantee agreements

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž London General Omnibus Company vs. Holloway - When hiding an employee's dishonest past voided the guarantee
  • โญ Cop Commission Ship Limited vs. Udham Singh - How a bank's silence about their manager's financial irregularities backfired
  • ๐Ÿฆ Barclays Bank vs. O'Brien - The landmark case that changed how banks handle spousal guarantees forever

๐ŸŽฏ Digital Age Dilemma:

๐Ÿ“ฑ With online contracts becoming the norm, how do lenders ensure genuine consent when guarantors are miles away? This episode tackles modern challenges in guarantee law that courts are still figuring out!

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Whether you're a business owner, banker, or someone considering guaranteeing a loan, this episode reveals the transparency rules that could save you from legal nightmares!

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Contract LawBy Sharad Bansal