Principle: A contingent contract to do or not do anything on an uncertain future event becomes void if the event becomes impossible.
Facts: A contracts to marry B if B father recovers from illness. B father dies before recovery. What is the status of the contract?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The contract becomes void under Section 32 as the event became impossible
- Step 1: Examine Section 32 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 regarding contingent contracts.
- Step 2: Contingent contracts to do or not do anything if an uncertain future event happens cannot be enforced unless and until that event has happened.
- Step 3: If the event becomes impossible (father died), such contracts become void.
Answer
The contract becomes void under Section 32 as the event became impossible.
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