Multiple choice

A contract contravening public policy is void. These cannot be a genera definition of public policy.

Which of the following derivation is correct?

  1. There cannot be a general definition of contract

  2. Since public Policy is uncertain, contract is also uncertain

  3. The impact of Public Policy on contract is to be judged in individual cases

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Public policy cannot be defined in absolute terms because it varies with social context and changing values. What violates public policy today may not tomorrow, so courts evaluate each contract individually based on contemporary standards. Options A and B incorrectly suggest uncertainty invalidates contracts, while D is wrong because C is legally sound.

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