Site navigation

A promise to pay wholly or in part a debt of which the creditor might have enforced payment, but for…

Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 makes a promise to pay a time-barred debt enforceable as a contract "if it is made in writing and signed by the person to be…

Choose your answer

A promise to pay wholly or in part a debt of which the creditor might have enforced payment, but for the law of limitation of suits is a contract:

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer C

Section 25(3) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 makes a promise to pay a time-barred debt enforceable as a contract "if it is made in writing and signed by the person to be charged therewith" or his authorised agent, so a promise "even if made orally" does not suffice.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic