alleryA person who is usually of unsound mind but occasionally of sound mind:
AMay contract during the intervals when he is of sound mind
BMay contract only for necessaries
CMay contract only through a guardian
DCan never contract
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. May contract during the intervals when he is of sound mind
Section 12 allows such a person to contract during lucid intervals when he is of sound mind, e.g. a patient in an asylum who is at times sane.
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