CAF-4 · Chapter 8 · Question 3 of 12
When two or more persons have made a 'joint promise', then, unless a contrary intention appears, the liability to perform the promise stays with:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) All of them during their joint lives, and after death, their representatives jointly with the survivors.
Explanation
Section 42 establishes the rule for the devolution of joint liabilities.
More Performance of contract MCQs
- Q5If one of the joint promisors is compelled to perform the whole promise, he may require a 'contribution' from:
- Q6A release of one of the joint promisors by the promisee:
- Q7When a promise is to be performed on a certain day, and the promisor has undertaken to perform it without application by the promisee, the…
- Q8If no place is fixed for the performance of the promise, it is the duty of the promisor:
- Q9When a contract consists of 'reciprocal promises' to be simultaneously performed, no promisor need perform his promise unless: