Is a stipulation in a contract of lease granting the lessee an exclusive right to renew the contract valid?

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TuteeHUB · Accepted Answer

No, it is contrary to law.

TuteeHUB · Answer

No, because it is violative of the principle of mutuality of contracts;

TuteeHUB · Answer

No, because validity or compliance cannot be left to the will of only one of the parties;

TuteeHUB · Answer

Yes, it is fundamentally part of the consideration in the contract. (Allied Bank v. CA, January 16, 1998)

1.	Is a stipulation in a contract of lease granting the lessee an exclusive right to renew the contract valid?
A.	No, because it is violative of the principle of mutuality of contracts;
B.	No, because validity or compliance cannot be left to the will of only one of the parties;
C.	Yes, it is fundamentally part of the consideration in the contract. (Allied Bank v. CA, January 16, 1998)
D.	No, it is contrary to law.
Answer» D. No, it is contrary to law.

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