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Which of the following is a ground stated in Section 11 on which a person may be incompetent to contract?
Unsoundness of mind is a ground of incompetence under Section 11, which requires that the person be of sound mind. Lack of property, relationship with the other party, or the form of the contract does not by itself make a person incompetent.
- AHe is not of sound mindCorrect
- BHe is a minor in age only if the contract is in writing
- CHe holds no property
- DHe is related to the other party
Explanation
Section 11 requires sound mind as a condition of competence. Lack of property or a relationship to the other party is not a disqualification in the section. Age matters irrespective of whether the contract is in writing.
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