B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Property Law 2018 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is meant by notice ? Explain the applicability of notice under the provisions of T.P. Act.
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2. Q2 "The foundation of the doctrine of election is that a person taking the benefit of an instrument must also bear the burden of it". Comment.
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3. Q3 Define the term ostensible owner and state the principles governing the transfer by such ostensible owner.
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4. Q4 Explain vested interest and contingent interest and discuss the difference between the two kinds of interests.
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5. Q5 Define mortgage. State the different kinds of mortgages.
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6. Q6 What are the important ingredients of a gift ? When is a gift revocable ?
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7. Q7 Discuss the provisions of Indian Trust Act in relation to the creation and extinction of trusts.
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Write short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Transfer by co-owner
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2. Q8 (b) Part-performance
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3. Q8 (c) Determination of lease.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' sells his land to 'B', falsely representing to him that he is solely entitled to it. 'B' believes 'A'. If 'B' had made proper enquiry into the title, he would have discovered that A's cousin 'C' is the owner of the land. 'A' then inherits C's land. 'B' claims this land from 'A'. Will he succeed ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' mortgaged his land to 'B' for 5 years with a provision that rents and profits would be set off against interest. The deed further provided that if the mortgage was not redeemed with in 20 years, the mortgage should treat the land as sold to him absolutely. 'A' filed a suit for redemption after 20 years from the due date. Will 'A' succeed ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' transfers a farm to 'B' for her life, and if she does not desert her husband, to 'C'. 'B' does not desert her husband. Whether 'C' can claim the farm ?
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