alleryStart learning →One party prevents the other from performing a reciprocal promise. The contract becomes what?
AVoid for both parties
BVoidable by prevented party
CValid exactly as before
DIllegal in every case
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Voidable by prevented party
Section 53 gives the prevented party the option to avoid the contract and claim compensation.
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