B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2011 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define offer. Explain the rules relating to valid offer.
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2. Q1 OR "An agreement without consideration is void". Discuss.
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3. Q1 (b) Solve the following problem : "A" out of natural love and affection promises to give his son "B" Rs. 1,000 under a registered document. Is it a valid contract ?
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4. Q1 OR "A" agrees to sell his Luna to his friend for Rs. 4,000/- or Rs. 5,000/-. His friend agrees to purchase. Is this agreement contract ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) "Certain persons are incompetent to contract". Discuss.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the doctrine of public policy.
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3. Q2 (b) Solve the following problem : "A" a minor has lent Rs. 1,000/- against the promissory note executed in his favour. Is borrower liable ?
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4. Q2 OR "A" while his wife "B" is alive promised to marry "C" in the event of B's death. Subsequently "B" died. But "A" refuses to marry, "C". Advise "C".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the doctrine of frustration with reference to decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR Define breach of contract. Discuss kinds of breach of contract.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the following problem : A musical hall was agreed to be let out on certain day. But before that, it was destroyed by fire. Is the promisor absolved from the contract.
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4. Q3 OR A, B and 'C' jointly promise to pay Rs. 30,000 to "D". "B" becomes insolvent. Discuss the liability of A, B and "C".
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) "Damages are compensatory and not penal". Elucidate.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the principle of "Remoteness of damages", with special reference to Hadley Vs. Baxendale case.
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3. Q4 (b) "x" a dealer in fruits leaves a packet containing fruits at "y"'s house by mistake. "y" consumes those fruits. Can "x" recover money ?
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4. Q4 OR A mate was engaged for lumpsum to be paid after the completion of voyage. The mate dies when only 2/3rd of voyage was complete. His legal representatives claim damages on quantum merit basis. Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) "Specific relief is a judicial discretionary remedy". Comment.
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2. Q5 OR Who may obtain specific performance of contract under the Specific Relief Act ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note : What is injunction ?
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4. Q5 OR Rectification of instruments.
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