In force2023 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2023 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Contracts Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Contingent Contracts
Contracts Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Contingent Contracts
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Contracts become void if contingent on happening of specified event within fixed time; contracts may be enforced which are contingent on specified event not happening within fixed time
Contingent contracts to do or not to do anything if a specified uncertain event happens within a fixed time become void if, at the expiration of the time fixed, such event has not happened, or if, before the time fixed, such event becomes impossible.
Contingent contracts to do or not to do anything if a specified uncertain event does not happen within a fixed time may be enforced by law when the time fixed has expired and such event has not happened, or, before the time fixed has expired, if it becomes certain that such event will not happen.
Illustration
A promises to pay B a sum of money if a certain ship returns within a year. The contract may be enforced if the ship returns within the year, and becomes void if the ship is burnt within the year.
A promises to pay B a sum of money if a certain ship does not return within a year.
The contract may be enforced if the ship does not return within the year or is burnt within the year.
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