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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define contract. Explain the essentials of valid contract.
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2. Q1 OR Briefly explain the rules relating to valid acceptance.
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3. Q1 (b) Solve the following problem. "A" promises to pay "B" Rs. 1,000/-, if "B" beats "C". "B" beats "C", But "A" refuses to pay. Can "B" recover ?
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4. Q1 OR In a self service departmental store a customer picks up the article and takes it to cash counter. Cashier refuses to sell. Has the customer any right against the owner of the shop ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define coercion. How does, it differ from undue influence ?
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2. Q2 OR Discuss in brief the agreements declared void in the Indian Contract Act.
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3. Q2 (b) Solve the following : "A" tells his wife that he would commit suicide if she did not transfer her personal assets to him. She does so under threat. Can wife avoid this contract ?
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4. Q2 OR Write short note on misrepresentation.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) State the rules relating to appropriation of payments between debtor and creditor.
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2. Q3 OR State briefly the various ways of discharge of contract.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the problems : The unloading of ship was delayed beyond the date agreed with the ship owners, owing to a strike of dock labourers. On a suit by the ship owners for damages the plea of impossibility of performance was raised. Advise the ship owners.
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4. Q3 OR P, Q and R jointly promise to pay Z Rs. 3,000/-. P and Q are not traceable. Can "Z" compel 'R' to pay him in full.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is meant by quasi-contract ? Explain different kinds of quasi contracts.
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2. Q4 OR Briefly explain the principles relating to measuring of damages in case of breach of contract.
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3. Q4 (b) Write short note : Exemplary damages
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4. Q4 OR Quantum meruit
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Briefly, explain the contracts which cannot be specifically enforced.
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2. Q5 OR What are the principles the court should consider while granting temporary injunction ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note : Rectification of instruments.
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4. Q5 OR Permanent injunction.
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