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What does Section 13 of Contract Act say?

Section 13 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, discusses the concept of consensus ad idem, or two or more persons being of one mind. It states: "Two or more persons are said to be in consent when they agree upon the same thing in the same sense." This section highlights the necessity of mutual understanding and agreement between parties for a contract to be valid.

Indian StandardSection 13, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 13 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 13 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 13 of Contract Act?

Section 13 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Two or more persons are of one mind". The section states: Section 13 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, discusses the concept of consensus ad idem, or two or more persons being of one mind. It states: "Two or more persons are said to be in...

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