Need a Lawyer Right Now?
Reciprocal promise to do things legal, and also other things illegal.
Where persons reciprocally promise, firstly, to do certain things which are legal, and, secondly, under specified circumstances, to do certain other things which are illegal, the first set of promises is a contract, but the second is a void agreement. I
llustration:
A and B agree that A shall sell B a house for 10,000 rupees, but that, if B uses it as a gambling house, he shall pay A 50,000 rupees for it.
The first set of reciprocal promises, namely, to sell the house and to pay 10,000 rupees for it, is a contract.
The second set is for an unlawful object, namely, that B may use the house as a gambling house, and is a void agreement.
โWeโre always working to improve and keep our information accurate, complete & up-to-date. If you spot any mistakes, missing details, or anything that doesnโt seem right, please let us know using the feedback option below.โ
We provide multiple practice sessions specifically designed to help aspiring lawyers prepare effectively for the Law GAT (Graduate Assessment Test) as per outline.
Success! Your action was completed.
โAllah is sufficient for me. There is none worthy of worship but Him. I have placed my trust in Him. He is the Lord of the Majestic throne.โ