alleryStart learning →A agrees to pay B if a ship does not return. The ship is sunk. The contract is enforceable
Awhen the ship sinks
Bonly if the ship returns
Conly after a court order
Dafter one full year passes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. when the ship sinks
Once the ship sinks its return becomes impossible, which is when a contract contingent on non-happening can be enforced.
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