B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2012 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the rules relating to a valid acceptance.
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2. Q1 OR Define consideration. State the exceptions to the rule that an agreement without consideration is void.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' issued a pamphlet to pay Rs. 5,000 /- to any one who brings to him his missing son, 'B' traces the boy and brings him to A. Can B claim the reward ?
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4. Q1 OR '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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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is capacity to contract ? Briefly explain its various aspects.
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2. Q2 OR Define undue influence. Point out the distinction between coercion and undue influence.
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3. Q2 (b) 'K' a minor falsely represents to 'B' that he is major person and purchases some luxury goods on credit. 'B' sues for recovery of the price. Decide.
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4. Q2 OR Anand is a spiritual advisor. 'B' an old Hindu man. Anand advises B to gift away the whole of his property, with a view to secure benefits to his soul in the next world. 'B' makes gift of his property to Anand. Discuss the validity of gift.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the rules relating to appropriation of payment between debtor and creditor.
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2. Q3 OR What is anticipatory breach of contract ? How does it differs from actual breach ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write short note : Time and place of performance of contract.
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4. Q3 OR Doctrine of frustration.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the relations resembling those created by contract and refer to relevant provisions in the Indian Contract Act.
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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 Write short note : Quantum merit
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is meant by specific performance ? Who can claim it ?
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2. Q5 OR What are the cases in which the court can grant perpetual injunction ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note : Temporary injunction
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4. Q5 OR Rectification of instruments
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.