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Law · Q681

Indian Contract Act

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Q681

A contracts with B to pay him a large sum of money when he marries C. B married D instead. He now asks for the money. Is the contract now void?

A.
The contract is void as B has married someone else
Answer
B.
The contract is void as it restrains B's choice in marriage
C.
The contract is still valid as B may still marry C at some point in future, and would then become eligible for money
D.
The contract is valid and enforceable now as it depends on B marrying and not who he marries

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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