Contract Law

Who Must Keep Promises When Life Changes? โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Promise Paradox: When Life Interrupts Contracts

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine you've hired a famous artist to paint your portrait, but they fall ill before completing it. Can their assistant finish the work? Or what if you ordered thousands of kilos of sweets for a festival, but the supplier passes away - who delivers your order?

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The crucial difference between "personal" and "general" contracts that changes everything
  • โš–๏ธ Why some promises die with the person, while others live on through representatives
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How **Section 40** and **Section 41** of the **Indian Contract Act, 1872** decide who must fulfill broken promises
  • โœจ The "intention of parties" test that courts use to solve these puzzles

๐Ÿš€ Real-World Scenarios Explored:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž The **Rice Supplier Case** - Why commodity contracts survive death
  • โญ The **Artist's Portrait Dilemma** - When personal skill makes all the difference
  • ๐ŸŽจ The **Software Developer Question** - Is coding personal or transferable?
  • ๐Ÿข **Gig Economy Challenges** - How Uber and Swiggy fit into century-old contract law

๐ŸŽ“ Perfect For:

  • ๐Ÿข Business owners drafting service contracts
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Freelancers understanding their obligations
  • ๐Ÿ“š Anyone curious about how promises work in law
  • ๐Ÿค People making important agreements

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ By the end, you'll know exactly how to structure your contracts to avoid the heartbreak of broken promises - and understand why some commitments are truly irreplaceable while others can live on forever!

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Contract LawBy Sharad Bansal