Multiple choice

X promises to make a sculpture for Y. Choose the correct statement.

  1. X's son can perform the promise.

  2. X has to perform the promise personally.

  3. X's servant can perform the promise.

  4. X's agent, who is an artist also, can perform the promise.

  5. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: X's son cannot perform the promise. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 40 of the Indian Contract Act,1872, if it appears from the nature of the case that it was the intention of the parties to any contract that any promise contain in it should be performed by the promisor himself, such promise must be performed by the promisor. Option (3) is incorrect: X's servant cannot perform the promise. Option (4) is incorrect: X's agent, who is an artist also, cannot perform the promise.

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