LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Contract I 2024-25 ATKT 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer the following in not more than two sentences (Any Six) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Who is competent to enter into contract?
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2. Q2 State the exceptions to the rule "Agreement in Restraint of Legal Proceedings is void".
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3. Q3 What is 'substituted performance'?
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4. Q4 Define 'Consideration'?
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5. Q5 Give two examples of Invitation to Offer.
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6. Q6 What is the doctrine of Privity to contract?
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7. Q7 State two instances in which Court shall not allow rescission of contract?
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8. Q8 Which instruments can be partially cancelled?
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9. Q9 Under Section 6 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, a suit cannot be instituted against whom?
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10. Q10 What is mandatory injunction?
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes (Any two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property
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2. Q12 Exception to the rule 'No Consideration No Contract'
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3. Q13 Rectification of instruments
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4. Q14 Contingent Contract
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SECTION III - Q.3: Situational Problems (Any Two) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 'A' tells his wife that he would commit suicide if she did not transfer her personal assets to him. She does so under the threat. (a) Can the wife avoid the contract? Give reasons. (b) Cite at least one case law to support your answer.
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2. Q16 A and B enter into a contract to become partners in a specific business. The duration of Partnership is not specified in that contract. (a) What is specific performance of contract? (b) Can the above contract of partnership be specifically enforced?
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3. Q17 Chotu, a 16 year old boy, lied that he is 19 years old and took a loan of Rupees 10,000 from Ramu, a Money Lender. (a) Can Ramu recover the money stating that he had lent the money on the basis of the lies of Chotu? (b) Can Ramu recover the money after Chotu completes 18 years of age?
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4. Q18 A, having incurred huge loss in the business, sells his property worth Rs. 10 crore for Rs. 5 crore to his close friend at his suggestion. (a) Can the contract be set aside by "A" on grounds of undue influence? (b) In what situations is undue influence presumed?
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SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer the following (Any Two) (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Define Void Agreement. State and explain briefly the agreements which are expressly declared void under the Indian Contract Act.
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2. Q20 Define Proposal. What are the essentials of a valid Proposal?
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3. Q21 What is Perpetual Injunction? When can court refuse to grant an Injunction?
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4. Q22 Write about the Standard Form of Contracts and the safeguards provided against standard clauses?
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