Multiple choice

When the consent to the contract is caused by coercion, fraud or misrepresentation, the contract under Section 19 is

  1. valid

  2. voidable

  3. void

  4. illegal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: It is not a valid contract. Option (2) is correct: The contract is voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. Option (3) is incorrect: It is not void, but voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused. Option (4) is incorrect: It is not illegal, but voidable at the option of the party whose consent was so caused.

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