Question

X agrees to let his building for a religious function. However, the building got destroyed in a major fire before the stipulated date of religious function. The contract is _______________________.

• A. Void due to non-existence of the subject matter
• B. Avoidable due to undue influence of religion
• C. Valid X can be sued for non-performance
• D. Unlawful as the building cannot be used for religious functions

Answer 1

The correct option is A Void due to non-existence of the subject matter

In the present case, the subject matter of the agreement is to let the building for the religious function but the building got destroyed and hence, cannot be used. This makes the contract void as the subject matter of the contract is non-existing.