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An agreement to do an act impossible in itself (initial impossibility) under Section 56 is:
AVoidable at the promisor's option
BValid but unenforceable
CVoidable
DVoid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Void
Section 56 makes an agreement to do an act impossible in itself void, whether or not the impossibility is known to the parties.
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