In so far as the proposal or acceptance of any promise is made in words, the promise is said to be express. In so far as such proposal or acceptance is made otherwise than in words, the promise is said to be implied.
Section 9: Promises, express and implied.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872Central Act · Act 9 of 1872
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
|---|---|
| Section | 9 |
| Marginal note | Promises, express and implied. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 5 |
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