B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Contract II 2014 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define contracts of indemnity and guarantee and discuss their differences.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the different modes of discharge of the liability of surety.
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3. Q1 (b) Write short notes on : Continuing guarantee.
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4. Q1 OR Rights of indemnity holder.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define pledge. State the circumstances in which a non-owner can make a valid pledge.
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2. Q2 OR Define Bailment. What are the rights and duties of Bailor ?
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3. Q2 (b) Write short notes on : Right of lien.
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4. Q2 OR Duties of Bailee.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What is meant by agency by ratification ? Explain the relevant rules.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the rights and duties of agent.
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3. Q3 (b) Write short notes on : Irrevocable Agency.
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4. Q3 OR Personal liability of agent.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain in detail the procedure of registration of firms and the consequences of its non-registration.
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2. Q4 OR When can a court order for dissolution of a firm ?
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3. Q4 (b) Write short notes on : Types of partners.
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4. Q4 OR Main features of a partnership firm.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the doctrine of "caveat emptor". State the exceptions to this rule.
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2. Q5 OR Who is an unpaid seller ? What are his rights ?
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3. Q5 (b) The plaintiff purchased a motor car from the defendants and used the same for several months. The defendant had no title to the car and therefore, the plaintiff was compelled to give it to true owner. The plaintiff sued the defendant to recover back the price which he had already paid. Can he recover ?
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4. Q5 OR A asks B, a chemist, to give him hot water bottle. Subsequently, the bottle bursts and injuries A's wife. Is B liable to refund the money paid by 'A'.
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