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    Question

    According to the Contract Act what is the legal status

    of an agreement in which the parties agree to perform an act that is inherently impossible?
    A The agreement is enforceable, but only if both parties are unaware of the impossibility at the time of agreement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The agreement is valid until one party attempts to perform the impossible act, at which point it becomes void Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The agreement is void from the outset, as it involves an act that is impossible in itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The agreement is conditionally valid, depending on whether the impossibility can be resolved through reasonable effort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The agreement is valid, but the parties may seek modification to substitute the impossible act with a feasible alternative. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 56.   Agreement to do impossible act: An agreement to do an act impossible in itself is void.

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