B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Contract II 2024 Aug Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define contract of guarantee. State the distinction between contract of guarantee and contract of indemnity.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the rights of surety.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a short note on contract of indemnity.
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4. Q1 OR Write a short note on discharge of surety from liability.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is bailment ? Explain important features of contract of bailment with decided cases.
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2. Q2 OR Define pledge. Explain the rights and duties of pawnee.
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3. Q2 (b) Write short notes on right of lien of bailee.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' hires a carriage of 'B'. The carriage is unsafe but 'B' is not aware of it. 'A' is injured while using the carriage. Is 'B' liable to 'A' for injury ? Decide.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the rights and duties of agent.
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2. Q3 OR What is agency by ratification ? Explain its essentials.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on undisclosed principal.
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4. Q3 OR Write a short note on 'Sub-agent'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define partnership. Explain the tests to determine the existence of partnership.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the modes and consequences of dissolution of partnership firm.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on effect of non-registration of partnership firm.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on partnership at will.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the maxim nemodat quod non habet and state the exceptions if any.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the doctrine "Caveat Emptor" and state the exceptions to it.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on the Right of stoppage in transit.
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4. Q5 OR 'A' agrees to supply 100 tons of sugar to 'B'. 'A' despatches 120 tons to 'B'. 'B' refuses to receive sugar that 'A' has supplied in excess. Advise 'A'.
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