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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define consideration. State the exceptions to the rule that the promise without consideration is void.
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2. Q1 OR State the doctrine of privity of contract. Explain the exceptions to the doctrine.
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3. Q1 (b) Solve the problem. Give reasons to your answer. Gopal's son was missing. He ordered his servant Ranganna to search that boy. Ranganna went to different places to search the boy. Subsequently, Gopal declared the reward of Rs. 10,000/- to any one who finds the missing boy. Ranganna is not aware of this reward. However, he finds and returns the boy to Gopal. Can Ranganna claim this reward ?
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4. Q1 OR 'A' posts his proposal to sell his computer system to 'B' on 20-12-2009. 'B' receives this proposal on 23-12-2009 and on the same day 'B' posts his letter of acceptance. Thereafter 'B' sends telegram revoking his acceptance on 24-12-2009. 'A' receives B' s acceptance letter on 24-12-2009 and telegram on 25-12-2009. Is there a contract between A and B ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define 'Consent'. Explain the circumstances under which consent is said to be free.
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2. Q2 OR Explain different types of agreements which are Void Ab initio.
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3. Q2 (b) Write short note : Contingent Contract.
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4. Q2 OR Agreement by way of wager
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What is frustration of contract ? State specific grounds of frustration.
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2. Q3 OR State the effects of anticipatory breach of contract.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the following problem. Give reasons to your answer. Rajesh has agreed to deliver the goods to Suresh at Kolar on a specified day for a certain price. Time is essence of the contract. Rajesh fails to deliver the goods on the specified day to Suresh. Suresh rescinds the contract and files a suit to recover damages. Decide.
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4. Q3 OR 'A' the owner of motor car agreed to cell his motor car to 'B' for Rs. 1.5 lakhs. The car was destroyed by fire before 'A' could sell the car to 'B'. Hence 'A' could not sell the car to 'B'. 'B' files a suit against A to recover damages for breach of contract. Decide.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is quasi contract ? Explain the different types of quasi contracts.
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2. Q4 OR Explain 'general' and 'special' damages.
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3. Q4 (b) Solve the following problem. Give reasons to your answer. A businessman has paid the sales tax to the government by mistake of law. Can he recover the same ?
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4. Q4 OR 'A' a fruit seller forgets a bag containing the fruits in the house of 'B'. 'B' eats those fruits. 'A' files a suit to recover the value of those fruits. Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain in brief the various types of specific relief that may be granted by the court under the Specific Relief Act.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the circumstances under which court may refuse to grant perpetual injunction.
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note : Recovery of possession of immovable property.
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4. Q5 OR Declaratory decrees.
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