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As part of an arrangement, a mother transfers property to her daughter at the daughter's request, in…

Section 2(d) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 permits consideration to move from the promisee or another person at the promisor's desire. The mother's transfer supports the…

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As part of an arrangement, a mother transfers property to her daughter at the daughter's request, in consideration of the daughter's promise to her uncle to pay him maintenance. The uncle is the promisee. The daughter argues that the uncle supplied no consideration. Which statement describes her defence?

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Correct answer C

Section 2(d) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 permits consideration to move from the promisee or another person at the promisor's desire. The mother's transfer supports the daughter's promise to the uncle. The uncle is a party to that promise; near relationship alone is not the basis of enforcement.

See also section 25(1) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

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Option A

Consideration may move from someone other than the promisee.

Option B

Near relationship alone does not dispense with consideration.

Option C

The mother's transfer can support the daughter's promise to the uncle.

Option D

The uncle is the promisee here, not a stranger to the promise.

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