A contracts to take in cargo at a foreign port, then war is declared on that country. Result?
AIt continues as before
BIt is voidable by A
CA is in breach of it
DIt becomes void on war
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It becomes void on war
Declaration of war makes performance unlawful, which brings the contract to an end by operation of Section 56.
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