alleryStart learning →A sum payable may still be 'certain' although it includes:
AA share of profits
BFuture interest
CA court penalty
DAn unknown commission
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Future interest
Section 5 allows the sum to include future interest or an indicated rate of exchange and still be certain.
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