Multiple choice

Fact: A agreed to take B's house on rent for three years at the rent for three years at the rent of £ 85 per annum provided the house was put to thorough repair and the drawing rooms were decorated “according to present style” Issue: Is there a valid contract between A and B?

  1. There is not valid contract because it is a vague term, because the term “present style” may mean one thing to A and another B. Hence, the agreement was void on the ground that the terms of offer were vague and uncertain.

  2. There is a valid contract because there is an offer from the side of A and acceptance from the side of B.

  3. It is voidable contract at the option of A.
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Explanation

Contract terms must be sufficiently certain. 'Decorated according to present style' is unacceptably vague - different people may have completely different understandings of 'present style.' When key terms are left to subjective interpretation without objective standard, the agreement fails for uncertainty and cannot be enforced.

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