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The principle that 'a stranger to a contract cannot sue upon it' is known as the doctrine of:
AConsensus ad idem
BQuid pro quo
CQuantum meruit
DPrivity of contract
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Privity of contract
The doctrine of privity of contract states that only a party to a contract can sue on it, subject to recognised exceptions.
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