Q.
With example, illustrate the "agreement contingent on impossible events void".
A.
See contingent contracts here and
Scenario 1 here,
Scenario 2 here, and
Scenario 3 here,
This is
S.37 Agreement contingent on impossible events void.
Contingent agreements to do or not to do anything, if an impossible events happens, are void, whether the impossibility of the event is known or not to the parties to the agreement at the time when it is made.
ILLUSTRATIONS
(a) A agrees to pay B RM1,000 if two straight lines should enclose a space. The agreement is void.
What it means is when the collateral event to a contingent contract is an impossible event - like two straight line meets to enclose a space - which is impossible in today's mathematical science, the contract cannot be performed. This renders the contract void.
It is like contract is void when it is against the law - unlawful, or impossible to do - like breathing normally under water without additional equipment or support.
Thus, when the collateral part of a contingent contract is impossible to happen, the whole contract is void.
Ref:
S.37 Contracts Act, 1950.