Id certum est quod certum reddi potest: Meaning, Explanation, Examples & Case Laws

Literal meaning	That is certain which can be made certain
Pronunciation	id SER-tum est kwod SER-tum RED-dee POH-test

A term that is not clear on its face is still valid if it can be made clear by a method or fact that the agreement points to.

Example

A seller agrees to sell goods at the market price on the day of delivery. The price is not stated, but it can be found on that day, so the term is certain.

Statutory link

Section 29 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872: agreements whose meaning is not certain, or capable of being made certain, are void.

Exam tip

Asked with Section 29 and uncertainty of agreements.

Memory trick

Can be fixed later, so it is fixed enough.

Key takeaway

A term that can be made certain is valid.