B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Contract II 2017 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define contract of indemnity. Explain the rights of indemnity holder.
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2. Q2 What is meant by pledge ? Who can make a valid pledge ?
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3. Q3 Who is an agent ? Explain the duties of an agent towards principal ?
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4. Q4 Define contract of sale. Explain the distinction between sale and agreement to sell.
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5. Q5 Who is an unpaid seller ? What are his rights under Sale of Goods Act ?
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6. Q6 Explain the position of minor partner in the partnership firm.
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7. Q7 Define partnership. Discuss the essential elements of partnership.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Duties of Bailee
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2. Q8 (b) Rights of the surety
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3. Q8 (c) Agency by Ratification.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A, B and C are sureties to 'D' for the sum of Rupees 9,000/- lent to 'E'. 'E' makes default in payment. Discuss the liability of A, B and C as sureties.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' directs 'B' as his solicitor to sell estate by auction and to employ an auctioneer for that purposes. 'B' names 'C' as auctioneer to conduct the sale. State whether 'C' is a sub-agent or substituted agent.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' hires a motor car of 'B'. The motor car is unsafe and 'B' is not aware of it. "A" is injured while using the motor car of 'B'. Is 'B' responsible for the injury to 'A' ?
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.