A makes a contract with B to buy B's horse if A survives C. This contract cannot be enforceed by law ?
Correct answer: A. Unless and until C dies in A's life time
- A. Unless and until C dies in A's life time
- B. Unless and until A dies in C's life time
- C. Both A and C dies
- D. None of above
Explanation
A's survival of C means that C must die while A is still alive; only then does the specified event become certain. Thus, enforcement awaits C's death during A's lifetime.
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