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    Question

    A contract to do an act which, after the contract is

    made, becomes impossible, or, by reason of some event which the promisor could not prevent, unlawful _____________
    A Becomes void when the act becomes impossible Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Becomes void when the act becomes unlawful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Becomes void when the act becomes possible or lawful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Becomes void when the act becomes impossible or unlawful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Becomes void when the parties to it do not perform their respective obligations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Contract Act  Section 56.   Agreement to do impossible act: Contract to do an act afterwards becoming impossible or unlawful—A contract to do an act which, after the contract is made, becomes impossible, or, by reason of some event which the promisor could not prevent, unlawful, becomes void when the act becomes impossible or unlawful.

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