A holds certain stock in trust for B.A wrongfully disposes of the stock. The law creates an obligation on A to restore the same and if A fails B.can ?

Correct answer: C. File a suit aginst A for specific performance of contract

  • A. Make criminal case against A
  • B. Not make any litigation against B
  • C. File a suit aginst A for specific performance of contract
  • D. Non of These

Explanation

A trustee's wrongful disposal of trust property creates an obligation to restore it, and the beneficiary may seek specific performance of that obligation. The remedy is therefore a civil suit for specific performance, not a criminal case merely because the trustee acted wrongfully.

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