B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What are the requisites of a valid contract ? Explain its classification.
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2. Q2 Define misrepresentation, fraud and mistake. Distinguish between them.
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3. Q3 What are the essentials of valid consideration ? Explain the exceptions to the rule that 'an agreement without consideration is void'.
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4. Q4 Explain the discharge of contract by impossibility of performance. state the exceptions.
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5. Q5 'Damages are compensatory and not penal'. Explain the principles that govern the assessment of damages in an action for breach of contract.
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6. Q6 Define quasi-contract. Explain Lord Mansfield's dictum that "Law as well as justice should try to prevent unjust enrichment".
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7. Q7 Explain the circumstances by which a court can direct specific performance of part of a contract. State the grounds on which specific performance of contract may be denied.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Novation
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2. Q8 (b) E-Contract
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3. Q8 (c) Temporary Injunction
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) A, the husband, upon divorce, promised his wife B Rs. 60,000/- a year as a permanent alimony. In reliance upon this promise the wife forbear to apply to the court for maintenance. The husband (A) failed to make the payments and the wife (B) sues him on the promise. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A, B and C enter into a contract under which A promises both B and C that if B digs in A's garden, A will give Rs. 250 to C. Can 'C' compel A to pay the money on B's digging in A's garden according to the terms of the contract ? Give reasons.
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3. Q9 (c) B being a medical Advisor threatens to publish patient C's written communications that are with him, showing that C has led an immoral life. What course of action would you advise to C ?
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