alleryStart learning →Ratifying one part of a transaction ratifies
Athat single act only
Bthe profitable parts
Cthe whole transaction
Dnothing till registered
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. the whole transaction
Section 199 does not permit picking and choosing; ratifying one part ratifies the entire transaction.
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