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Under Section 35, a contract contingent on a specified uncertain event happening within a fixed time becomes void if:
AThe event happens within the time
BThe promisor changes his mind
CAt the expiry of the fixed time the event has not happened, or it becomes impossible before then
DThe promisee waives performance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. At the expiry of the fixed time the event has not happened, or it becomes impossible before then
Section 35 makes such a contract void if the event has not happened by the end of the fixed time, or becomes impossible before that time expires.
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