What is meant by contingent liablity?

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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 10 months ago
A possible future liability, which depends on the happenings of certain uncertain event, is called contingent liability. These liabilities are not shown in the total of liability side, but are shown as a footnote to the balance sheet.
<i>The following are some examples of contingent liabilities: -</i>
Uncalled liabilities on partly paid shares
Liabilities under Guarantee
Arrears of dividends on cumulative preference shares
Claim against the company now acknowledged as debts
Liabilities on Bills Receivable discounted but not matured.
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