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Sarita promises to deliver goods to Babita on a certain day on payment of Rs. 20,000. Sarita dies…

Sarita's representatives must deliver the goods, and Babita must pay them the agreed Rs. 20,000, unless the contract shows a contrary intention. Under section 37, an…

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Sarita promises to deliver goods to Babita on a certain day on payment of Rs. 20,000. Sarita dies before that day. Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 —

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Sarita's representatives must deliver the goods, and Babita must pay them the agreed Rs. 20,000, unless the contract shows a contrary intention. Under section 37, an ordinary contractual promise binds the promisor's representatives after death. Delivery of goods differs from a promise dependent on the deceased person's individual skill or personal performance.

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