Section 8 Contract Act Explained: Acceptance by performing conditions | Nyaya

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What does Section 8 of Contract Act say?

Performance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal promise, is an acceptance of the proposal. The performance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal promise, may be made by the promisee or by any other person. The performance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal promise, must be made with the intention of accepting the proposal.

Indian StandardSection 8, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 8 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 8 of Contract Act?

Section 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Acceptance by performing conditions". The section states: Performance of the conditions of a proposal, or the acceptance of any consideration for a reciprocal promise, is an acceptance of the proposal. The performance of the conditions of...

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