alleryA marriage brokerage agreement, i.e. a promise to pay reward for procuring a spouse, is:
AVoidable at the bride's option
BVoid, being opposed to public policy
CValid if in writing and registered
DValid and enforceable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Void, being opposed to public policy
An agreement to negotiate marriage for reward is opposed to public policy and therefore void
a mere information service such as a marriage bureau is not covered.
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