B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Contract II 2022 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is contract of guarantee ? Explain the various modes of discharge of surety from his liability.
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2. Q1 OR Define contract of indemnity. What are the rights of an indemnity holder ?
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3. Q1 (b) Continuing guarantee.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' guarantees payment to 'B' of the price of five sacks of flour to be delivered by 'B' to 'C' and to be paid for in a month. 'B' delivers five sacks to 'C'. 'C' pays for them. Afterwards 'B' delivers four sacks to 'C', which 'C' does not pay for. Is 'A' liable for the same ? Decide.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define lien. Explain different kinds of lien.
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2. Q2 OR Define pledge. Who can pledge ?
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' finds 'B's article and voluntarily spent Rs. 2,000/- to preserve the article and to find out the owner. 'B' the owner, has refused to pay that amount to 'A'. 'A' wants to sue 'B' to recover that amount. Advise 'A'.
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4. Q2 OR Duties of Bailee.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Who is an agent ? Explain the duties of an agent towards principal.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the different modes of creation of agency.
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3. Q3 (b) Write short notes on 'termination of agency'.
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4. Q3 OR Personal liability of agent.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is meant by dissolution of a partnership firm ? What are the different modes of dissolution ?
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2. Q4 OR Explain the rights and duties of partners.
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3. Q4 (b) Write short notes on : Types of partners.
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4. Q4 OR A, B and C are partners of a partnership firm. 'C' who is an active partner retires without giving public notice. 'X' supplies the goods to the firm after 'C's retirement. Advise 'X' as to the recovery of amount of the goods supplied.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the right of an unpaid seller towards the goods.
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2. Q5 OR Define contract of sale. Explain distinction between sale and agreement to sell.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on 'Stoppage in transit'.
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4. Q5 OR A, B and C are joint owners of a horse. The horse is in possession of 'C' with the permission of A and B. They have not authorised 'C' to sell the horse, 'C' sells the horse to 'D' a bona fide purchaser. A and B contend that the sale is void. Decide.
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