BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 5 Contract I 2019-20 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer the following (not more than two sentences) (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Give two examples of Invitation to Offer.
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2. Q2 What is the effect of a counter offer?
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3. Q3 At what age does a person become competent to contract?
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4. Q4 What is the doctrine of privity to contract?
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5. Q5 State the exceptions to agreements in restraint of legal proceedings?
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6. Q6 Mention any two essentials of a valid tender of performance.
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7. Q7 Give two grounds on which injunctions cannot be granted?
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8. Q8 Name any two parties who are bound by a declaratory decree.
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9. Q9 Mention any two guidelines in Section 20 regarding discretion of the Court to grant specific Performance.
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10. Q10 State two instances in which Court shall not allow rescission of Contract?
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on (Any four) (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. Q11 Unsoundness of Mind
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2. Q12 Exceptions to 'No consideration No Contract'
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3. Q13 Immorality of Object
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4. Q14 Agreements in Restraint of Trade
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5. Q15 Rectification of instruments
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6. Q16 Distinguish between Perpetual and Temporary Injunctions
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SECTION III - Q.3: Solve Any Two (With reasons) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q17 Chotu, a 16 year old boy, lied that he is 19 years old and took a loan of rupees ten thousand from Ramu, a money lender. (i) Can Ramu recover the money stating that he had lent the money on the basis of the lies of Chotu? (ii) Can Ramu recover the money after Chotu completes 18 years of age?
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2. Q18 'A' sends a proposal letter to 'B' on Monday which reaches 'B' on Tuesday. On Wednesday, 'B' posts his acceptance to 'A' which reaches 'A' on Saturday. However, on Thursday 'A' has sent a telegram revoking the offer. (i) What is the validity of the revocation? (ii) What are the various ways in which an offer may lapse?
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3. Q19 Bala goes out of India for a month. He gives Somu for safe keeping a vase which he has inherited from his grandfather. In the absence of Bala, Somu has illegally built a wall outside the entrance of Bala's house thereby obstructing the flow of air and light to Bala's house. Somu also refuses to return the vase but offers to pay for it. (i) What is Bala's remedy in case of the vase? (ii) What is Bala's remedy in case of the wall obstructing his entrance?
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SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer in Detail (Any Four) (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q20 Define Proposal. What are the essentials of a valid proposal?
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2. Q21 Explain about free consent?
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3. Q22 Explain briefly the various modes of discharge of contract.
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4. Q23 Discuss the recovery of possession of Immovable Property under Specific Relief Act?
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5. Q24 Discuss in detail what contracts can and cannot be specifically performed under Sections 10 and 14 of the Specific Relief Act.
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6. Q25 Write about the standard form of contracts and the safeguards provided against standard clauses?
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