Monday, October 08, 2007

Contract Act_Practical Problems_14

A contract to purchase certain immovable properties had been made by a guardian on behalf of a minor and the minor sued the other party for a decree of specific performance to recover possession. State whether the suit will succeed.

Yes-Although the general rule of law is that a stranger to a contract cannot maintain a valid suit, it was recognised in Kwaja Mohd. v. Haisaini Begum, that a beneficiary can always claim the benefits and bring a suit directly against the promisor.

Moreover, the beneficiary being a minor, it shall make no difference because under the Indian Contract Act, a minor can always be beneficiary under the contract and validly enforce such benefits. Thus, minor, in the present case, shall succeed in his suit for specific performance.

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