Principle A condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to wh...........

Indian Contract Act (ICA)1872 Consideration of Contract

Principle: A condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached.

Facts: 'A' promises to pay Rs. 5000 to 'B' on the condition that he shall marry with the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E'. 'B' marries without the consent of 'C', 'D' and 'E', but obtains their consent after the marriage.

'B's marriage is not valid.

'B' has not fulfilled the condition.

The condition is illegal

'B' has fulfilled the condition.

Explanation:

Since the principle clarifies that a condition to a contract can also be complied with after the happening of the event to which such a condition is attached. In the given situation B gets married and thereafter obtains the consent of ‘C’, ‘D’ and ‘E’, as stipulated in the contract. In accordance with the strict application of the principle B’s conduct amounts to the fulfillment of the condition of the contract. 'B' has fulfilled the condition.