Question

PRINCIPLE: An agreement to do an act impossible in itself cannot be enforced by a court of law.
FACTS: Ramesh agrees with his girl friend Shilpa to pluck stars from the sky through his extraordinary will power and bring them down on earth for her within a week. After the expiry of one week, Shilpa filed a suit for damages against Ramesh for the breach of contract against Ramesh for the breach of contract as Ramesh failed to perform his promise.

• A. Shilpa can succeed in getting damages as Ramesh has deceived her
• B. Ramesh cannot be held liable as he honestly believes that his love for Shilpa is true and, therefore, he will succeed in his endeavour
• C. The court cannot entertain such suits as the act promised under the agreement is impossible in itself
• D. Ramesh can be held liable for making an absurd promise

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The court cannot entertain such suits as the act promised under the agreement is impossible in itself

Agreements, the meaning of which is not certain, or capable of being made certain, are void. In this case, Ramesh had made a promise which is impossible to achieve. Hence, the agreement itself is void.