B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Contract I 2025 Jan (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "An agreement enforceable by law is a contract." Discuss.
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2. Q2 Explain consideration with reference to decided cases.
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3. Q3 Discuss with the help of decided cases contractual capacity of minors in India.
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4. Q4 Explain the meaning of "Contingent Contract". What are the rules relating to enforcement of Contingent Contract ?
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5. Q5 "Performance is not the only mode in which a contract is discharged." Elucidate with the help of decided cases.
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6. Q6 "What is Hadley V. Baxendale Rule ? How far it is applicable in India ? Distinguish between General damages and Special damages.
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7. Q7 What is specific performance ? When contracts cannot be specifically enforced ?
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Declaratory decree
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2. Q8 (b) Quantum Meruit
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3. Q8 (c) Void contract.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' and 'B' contract to marry each other. Before the time fixed for the marriages 'A' becomes insane. Is the contract enforceable ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' the owner of Motor Car agreed to sell his motor car to 'B' for Rs. 2 lakhs. The car was destroyed by fire before 'A' could sell the car to 'B'. Hence 'A' could not sell the car to 'B'. 'B' files a suit against 'A' to recover damages for breach of contract. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' a fruit seller forgets a bag containing fruits in the house of 'B'. 'B' eats the fruits. 'A' files a suit to recover the value of those fruits. Decide.
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