Multiple choice

A promises to paint a picture for B at a certain price. Which of the following is not correct?

  1. A is not bound to perform the promise himself.

  2. A can appoint some other painter to paint the picture on his behalf.

  3. A dies before painting the picture, the contract can be enforced either by representatives of A or by B.

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This question involves contracts requiring personal skill or expertise (personal contracts). A's promise to paint a picture is a contract of personal service requiring A's unique skill. Option D is correct that ALL the statements are NOT correct: (1) A IS bound to perform personally - that's the essence of a personal contract, (2) A CANNOT appoint another painter - the contract is for A's specific skill, (3) When A dies, the contract CANNOT be enforced by either party - personal contracts terminate on death as performance depends on the individual's unique abilities. Option D is the correct answer because it correctly identifies that all the other statements are wrong.

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