Principle A person who is usually of unsound mind but occasionally normal may make a contract when h...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Capacity of Contract

Principle: A person, who is usually of unsound mind, but occasionally normal, may make a contract when he is not of unsound mind.

Facts: 'A' generally remains in the state of unsound mind and rarely becomes capable of understanding the things.

'A' can make a contract when normal.

'A' can make a contract only for his own benefit.

'A' can never make a contract.

'A' can make a contract at any time whenever he pleases.

Explanation:

The facts state that A generally remains in the state of unsound mind and rarely becomes capable of understanding things, then as per the principle an individual who experiences intervals of sanity may enter into a contract during such time period. A contract requires ‘consensus-ad-idem’ of the contracting parties, which means, meeting of minds. As long such an individual agrees upon with the same thing in the same manner with the other party, a valid contract will be established.