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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define "Contract". Describe the various requisites of a valid contract
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2. Q1 OR When are the communications of proposal, acceptance and revocation complete ? Explain with illustrations.
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3. Q1 (b) Solve the following problem : Anand says in a conversation to Ravi that he will give Rs. 25,000 to a person who so ever marries his daughter. Ramu marries Anands daughter and files suit for recovery of Rs. 25,000/- will he succeed ?
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4. Q1 OR 'X' a lady agreed for consideration to live in adultery with 'Y'. Subsequent to the agreement, 'X' had performed the promise. 'Y' commits breach Advise 'X'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is free consent ? Explain in brief when the consent is said to be free according to the Indian Contract Act, 1872 ?
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2. Q2 OR Explain the effects of a minor's agreement.
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3. Q2 (b) Solve the following problem : 'A' sells by auction to 'B', a horse which 'A' knows to be unsound. 'A' says nothing to 'B' about the unsoundness of the horse. Is the sale valid ?
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4. Q2 OR 'A' promises to pay 'B' a sum of money if a certain ship does not return within a year. The ship never returns; can 'B' recover the money from 'A' ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the law relating to appropriation of payments.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the doctrine of impossibility of performance of contracts with illustrations.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the following problem : 'A' owes to 'B' among other debts, the sum of Rs. 500=00. 'B' demands payment of the sum. 'A' sends Rs. 500=00. Explain how it is to be appropriated by 'B' ?
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4. Q3 OR 'A' finds a man 'B' lying unconscious on the road and fetches 'C' a doctor to attend on him. Has 'C' any right to be paid for his services against A or B ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the various remedies available in case of breach of contract.
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2. Q4 OR What is Quasi Contract ? When quasi contractual liability arises ?
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3. Q4 (b) Write short note on : Remoteness of damages.
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4. Q4 OR Preventive relief.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the jurisdiction of the court to grant relief by way of rectification of instruments.
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2. Q5 OR Write a note on preventive reliefs provided under the Act.
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note on : Specific performance
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4. Q5 OR Declaratory decree.
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