The doctrine of privity of contract means that
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. only the parties can sue or be sued on it
- Step 1: A stranger to a contract generally cannot enforce it. Answer: only the parties can sue or be sued on it. Why not the others: a contract must always be in writing: That is a different rule. a contract must be kept completely secret: Privity does not concern secrecy. a contract binds all members of the public: It binds only the parties.
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