B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2023 Sep Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define acceptance. Explain the essentials of valid acceptance.
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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) Anand says in a conversation to Ravi that he will give Rs. 25,000/- to a person whosoever marries his daughter. Ravi marries Anand's daughter and files suit for recovery of Rs. 25,000/-. Will he succeed ?
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4. Q1 OR Write a short note on 'Privity of contract'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define coercion. How does it differ from undue influence ?
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2. Q2 OR Discuss in brief the agreements declared void in the Indian Contract Act.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a short note on misrepresentation.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' tells his wife that he would commit suicide if she doesn't transfer her personal assets to him. She does so under threat. Can the wife avoid this contract ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the doctrine of frustration with decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR State briefly the various ways of discharge of contract.
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3. Q3 (b) A musical hall was agreed to be let out on certain day, but before that day, the hall was destroyed by fire. Is the promisor absolved from the contract ?
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4. Q3 OR Write a short note on discharge of contract by operation of law.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the principle of "Remoteness of damages", with special reference to Hadley V. Baxendale case.
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2. Q4 OR "Damages are compensatory and not penal". Elucidate.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on Quasi Contract.
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4. Q4 OR 'X' a dealer in fruits leaves a packet containing fruits at 'Y's house by mistake. 'Y' consumes those fruits. Can 'X' recover money ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Briefly explain the contracts which cannot be specifically enforced.
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2. Q5 OR Write a note on preventive reliefs provided under the Specific Relief Act.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on declaratory decrees.
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4. Q5 OR Write a short note on rectification of instruments.
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