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How many parties are there to a contract of indemnity?
AOne
BTwo — the indemnifier and the indemnified
CThree
DFour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Two — the indemnifier and the indemnified
An indemnity has two parties: the indemnifier (who promises to make good the loss) and the indemnified or indemnity-holder.
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