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Standard XII
Accountancy
Adjustment in Partner's Capital A/c (Retirement)
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Principle : A condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached.
Facts : 'A' promises to pay Rs5,000 to 'B' on the condition that he shall marry with the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E'. 'B' marries without the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E', but obtains their consent after the marriage.

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'B' has not fulfilled the condition.
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'B' has fulfilled the condition.
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'B's marriage is not valid.
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The condition is illegal.
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The correct option is D 'B' has fulfilled the condition.
The above noted problem is based on Section 32 of the Indian Contract Act in which after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attended. The reasonable conclusion drawn that the B has fulfilled the condition. Hence option (b) is correct.

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