IGNOU BCOC 133 2026 - A stranger to contract cannot sue, but a stranger to consideration can

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A stranger to contract cannot sue, but a stranger to consideration can sue". Do you agree?

12 Feb 2026

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The statement “A stranger to contract cannot sue, but a stranger to consideration can sue” highlights two fundamental principles in contract law: privity of contract and the doctrine of consideration. According to the privity of contract, only parties who have entered into a contract have the legal right to enforce it. A stranger, meaning someone who is not a party to the contract, generally cannot sue for enforcement or damages, even if the contract affects them. This principle ensures that contractual obligations are limited to those who have expressly consented to them and have provided

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