Which of the following is NOT correct under Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
A promise to pay the debt of a third person is a contract of guarantee under section 126, not indemnity under section 124, which instead involves two parties, protects…
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Which of the following is NOT correct under Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
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A promise to pay the debt of a third person is a contract of guarantee under section 126, not indemnity under section 124, which instead involves two parties, protects against loss, and covers loss caused by the conduct of the promisor or others.
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