JAMB Commerce 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Law of Contract

Use the information below to answer questions 40 and 41.
Musa rented a room to Adamu for ₦1, 500 and ₦1,000 part-payment was made. Adamu brought Audu and Jacob his friends to stay in the room. The two friends later paid the balance of ₦500 to Musa.
Who are the parties to the contract of renting the room?

  1. A.Musa and Jacob
  2. B.Musa and Audu
  3. C.Adamu and Musa
  4. D.Audu and Jocob.
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Answer: C (Adamu and Musa)

Explanation

The contract was made between Musa (landlord) and Adamu (tenant); the friends are not parties.