Multiple choice

Which of the following contracts is specifically enforceable?

  1. A (an author) contracts with B (a publisher) to complete a literary work.

  2. A contracts to sell and B contracts to buy a residential building.

  3. A contracts to marry B.

  4. A contract by a guardian to purchase immovable property on behalf of a minor.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Only option 2 is correct as it contains the promise from the two parties and the essentials elements of a valid contract, which is legally enforceable. Option 1 is incorrect as it contains the contract involving personal service and such contracts are not enforceable. Option 3 is a promise and as such it is not a contract. Option 4 is not correct as the contracts made by guardians on behalf of minors are not enforceable.

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