LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Contract I Nov 2022 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.A: Answer the following in one or two sentences (Any 6) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 Define the term "Acceptance" under Indian Contract Act 1872.
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2. Q2 What is Standard Form of Contract?
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3. Q3 What do you mean by Contingent Contract?
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4. Q4 What is "Undue Influence" under the Indian Contract Act 1872?
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5. Q5 Who can obtain specific performance under the Specific Relief Act?
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6. Q6 What is Mandatory Injunction?
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7. Q7 When does silence amount to Fraud?
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8. Q8 What is Rectification of an Instrument?
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9. Q9 What do you mean by Counter-Offer?
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10. Q10 What do you mean by Privity of Contract?
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes (Any 2) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Government as a Contracting Party
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2. Q12 Declaratory Decree
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3. Q13 Agreements in Restraint of Legal Proceedings
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4. Q14 Clayton's Rules
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SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the Following (Any 2) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 Mr 'X' purchases a ticket for a cruise. On the back of the ticket a condition has been printed that the cruise Company shall not be liable for the loss or injury to the passenger or his luggage. On the face of the ticket there was no indication that some conditions have been printed on the back of the ticket. The luggage of Mr 'X' was lost during the voyage. (a) Explain reasonable notice of terms as per standard form of contract. (b) Will the company be liable in the present situation?
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2. Q16 'P' contracts with 'Q' for a certain painting, which is not easily available in the market. Later on 'P' refuses to sell the painting to 'Q'. (a) What do you mean by specific performance of the contract? (b) Can a decree for specific performance be granted to 'Q' in this specific case?
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3. Q17 'D' owns a flat in Mumbai. He decides to go to the USA for three years. 'D' has appointed Mr. 'S' as caretaker of his flat. When 'D' comes back from abroad, Mr. 'S' refuses to vacate the said flat. (a) Can Mr 'D' throw Mr 'S' out of the flat forcibly? (b) What remedy does Mr 'D' have to recover the possession of his flat from Mr 'S' under Specific Relief Act?
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4. Q18 'A' ordered 5 kgs wheat from a General Store. Shortly after placing the order, 'A' called the Store again and asked to deliver 7 kgs of wheat instead of the earlier mentioned quantity. In this case: (a) Explain in detail as to what happens to the earlier order of 5 Kgs given by 'A'? (b) What do you mean by discharge of Contract? State various modes of Discharge of Contract.
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SECTION IV - Q.D: Answer the Following in Detail (Any 2) (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Explain the provision of Specific Relief Act regarding recovery of possession of immovable property with proper case laws.
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2. Q20 What do you mean by breach of contract? What are the remedies for breach of contract?
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3. Q21 Define Consideration. State the exception to the rule "No Consideration, No Contract."
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4. Q22 Discuss law relating to Wagering Agreements.
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