A contract to do or not to do something if some event collateral to such contract does or does not happen is called___________________?
Correct answer: A. Contingent contract
- A. Contingent contract
- B. Complex contract
- C. Simple contract
- D. None of above
Explanation
Under Section 31 of the Contract Act, a contract whose performance depends on the happening or non-happening of a collateral uncertain event is a contingent contract.
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