Question

F promised to pay his son S a sum of Rs. 1 lakh
if S passed C.A. exams in the first attempt. S
passed the exam in the first attempt, but F failed
to pay the amount as promised. S files a suit for
recovery of the amount.
State where S can recover the amount under the
India Contract Act, 1872.​

Answer 1

Answer:

No S cannot file a suit against F

Explanation:

F promised To pay S Rs.1 lakh. Under the Indian Contract Act of 1872, a promise which is formed with consideration and which is legally enforceable becomes a contract. Since the promise is made with in F and S they don't have any intention to create a legal relation. One of the essential elements of a valid contract is that there must be an intention to create a legal relation

Therefore,S cannot suit a case against F