Multiple choice

A, B and C jointly promised to pay Rs. 90,000 to D. Before performance of the contract, C dies. Here the contract

  1. Becomes void on C' s death

  2. Should be performed by A and B along with C' s legal representatives

  3. Should be performed by A and B alone

  4. Should be renewed between A, B and D
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the case of a joint promise, the liability survives the death of a promisor and falls upon the surviving promisors along with the legal representatives of the deceased promisor.

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