A written, signed promise to pay a debt barred by the law of limitation is enforceable without fresh consideration under:
ASection 185
BSection 25(2)
CSection 25(3)
DSection 25(1)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Section 25(3)
Section 25(3) validates a written, signed promise to pay a time-barred debt, wholly or in part, without fresh consideration.
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