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For a contract to be contingent, the collateral event must be:
AAlready past
BUncertain
CCertain to happen
DWithin the promisor's sole will
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Uncertain
The event must be uncertain; if it is certain or bound to happen, the contract is merely due to be performed and is not contingent.
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