Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Topics of Law

Question:
Insolvency, Merger and Unauthorized alteration of the terms of the agreement are the ways by which a contract is discharged. These are examples of discharge by _____________.
Options:
Supervening impossibility
Operation of law
Lapse of time
Breach of contract
Correct Answer:
Operation of law
Explanation:
The following are instances where a contract gets discharged by operation of law: Death of either of the parties; Insolvency; Merger; Unauthorized alteration of the terms of the agreement.