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A contracts to sing for B at a concert for Rs. 50,000, which is paid in advance. A is too ill to sing…

A's illness renders the contract for personal performance void under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, and under Section 65 a person who has received an advantage under…

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A contracts to sing for B at a concert for Rs. 50,000, which is paid in advance. A is too ill to sing on the day of the concert. The consequence is

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A's illness renders the contract for personal performance void under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, and under Section 65 a person who has received an advantage under such a contract must restore it, so "A is bound to refund to B 50000 paid in advance" (see the illustration to Section 65).

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