Question

Given below is a statement of legal principle followed by a factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts and select the most appropriate answer.

Principle: Law does not take notice of trifles.

Facts: A proposes to his neighbour B that they both should go together for a morning walk. B agrees to the proposal and it is decided that both of them would meet at a particular point at 6 AM from where they would set off for the morning walk. In spite of the agreement, B does not turn up. A waits for him at 6 AM every day for a continuous period of seven days. Thereafter he files a suit against B claiming damages for the agony and mental torture suffered by him. Decide.

Options

• B is guilty of breach of contract and is liable to pay  damages

• There is no intention to enter into legal relations 

• The matter is too small and the court will refuse to go into it 

• None of the above

Answer 1

The matter is too small and the court will refuse to go into it.

Explanation:
The principle states that the court should not take notice of trifles, the fact speaks about a matter which is a trifle and of a trivial nature for the Court to entertain the same.