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Law · Q393

Indian Contract Act

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Q393

A took his wife B to England for vacations. Due to some business emergency A had to go back to his place of work immediately while leaving B in England owing to her ill health. A promised to pay B 300 Pounds per week as maintenance during her stay in England but failed to pay. If A sued by B then

A.
A is liable for breach of contract
B.
A is not liable because he cannot be presumed to have any intention to enter into a contract with his wife B
Answer
C.
A is not liable because of lack of consideration on the part of B
D.
A is liable because a promise to one's wife result in a binding contract even in the absence of a consideration for the promise

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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