Question

Principle: Law never enforces an impossible promise.
Facts: ‘A’ made a promise to ‘B’ to discover treasure by magic.

• A. Law will enforce the promise.
• B. Law will not enforce the promise.
• C. Law will enforce the promise only at the option of A.
• D. Law will enforce the promise only at the option of B.

Hint:

Always remember that impossible promises are not legally enforceable as they cannot be performed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The principle clearly states that law will not enforce an impossible promise. In this case, ‘A’ made a promise to ‘B’ to discover treasure by magic, which is an impossible and impractical promise. The law cannot enforce promises related to something that is beyond the realms of possibility, such as discovering treasure through magic.
Thus, the correct answer is (B). Option (A) is incorrect because an impossible promise cannot be enforced by law. Option (C) is incorrect because it still suggests the promise could be enforced under certain circumstances. Option (D) is incorrect for the same reason.