B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define offer. Explain the rules relating to valid offer with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q2 Who are competent to contract ? Discuss the effects of minor's agreement.
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3. Q3 Explain 'fraud' and distinguish it from 'misrepresentation'.
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4. Q4 Discuss the effects of supervening impossibility on the performance of contract and explain exceptions, if any.
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5. Q5 Explain the doctrine of public policy. How agreement in restrain of trade becomes void ? Explain with exceptions.
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6. Q6 Explain the principles governing the assessment of damages for breach of contract.
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7. Q7 What is specific performance of contract ? When contracts are specifically enforceable ?
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Privity of contract
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2. Q8 (b) Devolution of Joint rights and liabilities
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3. Q8 (c) Declaratory decrees
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) Mr. 'A' posts his proposal letter to sell his house to Mr. 'B' on 16th December 2015. 'B' receives this proposal letter on 18th Dec. 2015, and on the same day 'B' posts his letter of acceptance. Thereafter 'B' sends a telegram revoking his acceptance on 19th December 2015. A receives 'B' s acceptance letter on 19th December 2015 and telegram on 20th December 2015. Is there a contract between 'A' and 'B'.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' is a cotton supplier who contracts to sell 500 bales of cotton to a fabric manufacturer 'B' on a fixed day. A knows nothing about 'B's business requirement and mode of operating business. 'A' fails to supply the promised cotton and as a result B had to keep his mill closed for three days. 'B' claims for the damages not only for the breach of contract but also loss caused to him due to closure of Mill for three days. Advise Mr. 'B'.
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3. Q9 (c) Mr. 'A', a law student finds a man 'B' on a highway in an unconsious state, immediately as a philanthrophist he made an arrangement to shift him to a nearby private hospital and got him medically treated by spending money out of his pocket. But later 'B' refuses to pay the expenses incurred on him. Advice 'A'.
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