B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2021 Oct (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Contract. Explain the essentials of valid contract.
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2. Q2 Explain the doctrine of 'Privity of contract'. State the exceptions, if any.
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3. Q3 When does an object or consideration of an agreement become unlawful ? Explain.
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4. Q4 What are the effects of minor's agreement ?
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5. Q5 Discuss the "Doctrine of Frustration".
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6. Q6 What is Quasi-contract ? Explain the different types of quasi-contracts under the Indian Contract Act.
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7. Q7 What is Breach of contract ? Explain the kinds of breach of contract.
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8. Q8 What is waging Contract ? Distinguish wagering contract from contingent contract. Differentiate.
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9. Q9 'Jurisdiction to award specific relief is discretionary' - Explain.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q10 (a) Invitation to offer.
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2. Q10 (b) Contingent contract.
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3. Q10 (c) Injunctions.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q11 (a) Due to husband's threat of committing suicide, wife executed an agreement to transfer some property to the brother of her husband. Now, she wants to revoke that agreement. Advice her.
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2. Q11 (b) 'A' contracts to sell certain land to 'B' for Rs. 50,000. Afterwards, 'A' sells the same land to 'C' for Rs. 60,000, who has the notice of the contract between 'A' and 'B'. Now 'B' wants to sue for specific performance of the contract against 'C'. Advise 'B'.
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3. Q11 (c) 'A', 'B' and 'C' jointly promise to pay 'D' Rs. 30,000. But 'D' institutes a suit against 'B' to recover the whole amount. Can he succeed ?
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