Fatima and Saira are sisters. They own a land. Fatima and Saira gave their land to Fatima's daughter, Mariam. The land was given to Mariam by Fatima on the condition that she will pay 200 OMR to Saira every year. The daughter agrees to the condition and signs the agreement, but later does not pay it. So, Saira has filed a complaint against Mariam. Questions a. Can Saira claim the payment from Mariam? Explain why or why not? b. Is the contract in this case enforceable by law? Explain why or why not?

Fatima and Saira are sisters. They own a land. Fatima and Saira gave their land to Fatima's daughter, Mariam. The land was given to Mariam by Fatima on the condition that she will pay 200 OMR to Saira every year. The daughter agrees to the condition and signs the agreement, but later does not pay it. So, Saira has filed a complaint against Mariam. Questions a. Can Saira claim the payment from Mariam? Explain why or why not? b. Is the contract in this case enforceable by law? Explain why or why not?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter3: Business Income And Expenses

Section: Chapter Questions

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