[Solved] 'A' promises to paint a picture for 'B' by a certain day at a certain price. 'A' dies before that day. In this situation, the contract

Q.	'A' promises to paint a picture for 'B' by a certain day at a certain price. 'A' dies before that day. In this situation, the contract
A.	Cannot be enforced as it becomes void due to personal incapacity
B.	Will be performed by the legal representative of 'A', who is bound by law to perform it
C.	Can be performed by an agent of 'A'
D.	Can be performed by a third person on behalf 'A'
Answer» A. Cannot be enforced as it becomes void due to personal incapacity

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