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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts". Explain.
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2. Q1 OR What is meant by 'consideration' ? Explain the essentials of it.
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3. Q1 (b) Solve the following problem. 'A in Mumbai rings up 'B' of Bangalore offering to sell a car for Rs. 50,000/-. 'B' says that he accepts the offer but at that time due to technical defect in the telephone line, 'A' does not hear B's acceptance. Can 'B' enforce this contract ? Give reasons.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' sold his car worth Rs. 10,000/- for Rs. 5000/- to 'B'. Can this agreement be questioned and if so, on what grounds ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Who are competent to contract ? Explain the principles laid down in the case of Mohori Bibee v/s D.Ghose.
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2. Q2 OR Define 'Free consent'. What are the elements of Fraud ? Cite leading cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Solve the following Problem. 'A' applied to a banker for a loan at a time when there was stringency in the money market. The banker declined to lend the loan except at an unusually high rate of interest. 'A' accepted the loan on these terms. Whether the contract is vitiated by undue influence, decide.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' a minor, falsely represents to 'B' that he is a major and purchases some goods on credit. 'B' files a suit to recover the price from 'A' Decide.
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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 What is meant by 'anticipatory breach of contract'. Explain the consequences of such breach.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the following Problem : 'X' had agreed to sell 100 bags of Paddy which he may grow on his land to 'Y'. Due to severe attack of pests, 'X' grows only 50 bags of Paddy. Explain the rights and duties of 'X' and 'Y', under the circumstances.
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4. Q3 OR Anand agreed to hire Vinayak's rooms in Mysore for the purpose of seeing the 'Dasara Procession' on 14th and 15th October. Due to the earthquake no Dasara procession took place on those days. Now Vinayaka intends to recover the agreed rent Advise him.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is Hadley Vs Baxendale rule ? How for it is applicable in India ? Distinguish between general damages and special damages.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the law relating to devolution of joint rights and liabilities under the Act.
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3. Q4 (b) Write short note on : Time for performance
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4. Q4 OR Assignment of contract.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What contracts can be specifically enforced under the Act.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the provisions relating to cancellation of instruments.
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note on : Specific Relief.
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4. Q5 OR Rescission of contract
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