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A finds B’s purse and gives it to him voluntarily. B promises to give him Rs. 50. This is a :

This is a valid contract because the later promise compensates A for a service voluntarily performed for B. Section 25(2) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 recognises this…

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A finds B’s purse and gives it to him voluntarily. B promises to give him Rs. 50. This is a :

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This is a valid contract because the later promise compensates A for a service voluntarily performed for B. Section 25(2) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 recognises this exception to the general rule requiring consideration.

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