B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Property Law 2011 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "The General rule is that property of any kind may be transferred". Explain the statements with exceptions.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the provisions of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 relating to direction for accumulation of income.
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3. Q1 (b) 'X' sells his house to 'Y' with a condition that 'Y' should not alienate it without the consent of 'X'. Is this condition valid ?
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4. Q1 OR A property is transferred to 'A' for life, then to his first son (unborn) for life and then to 'B' absolutely. Is the transfer valid ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the provisions of Transfer of Property Act relating to the transfer of property by the ostensible owner.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the protection given in respect of improvements made by bona fide holders under defective titles.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' transfers to 'B' an estate to which 'C' is entitled, and as a part of the same transaction gives 'C' a coal mine. 'C' takes the coal mine and exhausts it. Has 'C' confirmed the transfer of his estate to 'B' ?
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4. Q2 OR 'A' sues 'B' in respect of a house in 'B's possession. During the pendency of suit 'B' sells the house to 'C'. 'A' suit is decreed. Is 'C' bound by the decree.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define mortgage. Explain the essentials of a mortgage by deposit of title deeds.
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2. Q3 OR "Once a mortgage is always a mortgage'. Discuss.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on 'charge'.
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4. Q3 OR 'Write a note on 'simple mortgage'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define sale. Distinguish it with contract for sale.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the rights and liabilities of a lessor.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' makes a gift to 'B', 'C' and 'D'. 'B' and 'C' accept the gift, while 'D' refuses. Decide the validity of the gift.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' lets a farm to 'B' for the life of 'C'. 'C' dies, but 'B' continues in possession with 'A' s consent. What is the effect of such possession ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Define Trust. Distinguish it with debt and Bailment.
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2. Q5 OR What are the duties and liabilities of Trustees ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "Public Trust'.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on extinction of trust.
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