LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Contract I Dec 2023 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer the following in one or two sentences (Any 6) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is invitation to offer?
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2. Q2 Define acceptance.
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3. Q3 Who is competent to make contract?
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4. Q4 What is the doctrine of Privity of Contract?
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5. Q5 What is meant by Voidable agreements?
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6. Q6 What is counter offer?
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7. Q7 What are the Rights of Finder of Goods?
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8. Q8 State the exceptions to agreement in restraint of Legal proceeding?
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9. Q9 What are the limitations of Court on right of recission?
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10. Q10 Within how much time a suit for recovery of possession of immovable property can be filed?
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes (Any 2) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Clayton's rule
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2. Q12 Liquidated damages and Penalty
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3. Q13 Standard form contract
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4. Q14 Rectification of instruments
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SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the following (Any 2) (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 "X" entered into a contract to sell his house to "Y". X refused to execute the sale deed so "Y" sued for specific performance of the Contract. However, "X" contended that he had no alternative residence and he cannot perform the contract. (i) Will "Y" succeed to get relief of specific performance? Give reasons? (ii) Write about discretion of court in granting the relief for Specific Performance?
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2. Q16 X, Y and Z jointly borrowed Rs. 1,00,000 from A. The whole amount was repaid to A by Y. Decide in the light of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. (i) Can Y recover the contribution from X and Z? (ii) Are Legal representatives of X liable in case of death of X? (iii) Can Y recover the contribution from the assets, in case Z becomes insolvent?
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3. Q17 A ordered 8 kgs wheat from a General Store. Shortly after placing the order, A called the Store again and asked to deliver 10 kgs of wheat instead of the earlier mentioned quantity. In this case: (i) Explain in detail as to what happens to the earlier order of 8 Kgs given by A? (ii) What do you mean by discharge of Contract? State various modes of Discharge of Contract.
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4. Q18 Reeta and Geeta are sisters. Reeta agreed to purchase a house belonging to Geeta. The contract between them included a clause stating that "In case of any disputes, neither parties shall be allowed to approach the courts for any kind of resolution." Both parties executed the contract. However, there was a dispute between them and Reeta wants to approach the Court for solving the dispute. (i) Can Reeta approach the Court in this matter? Specify with proper reasons. (ii) What do you mean by void agreements? What are the effects of such agreements?
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SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer the Following in Detail (Any 2) (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Explain the essential features of valid contract.
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2. Q20 What do you mean by Preventive relief? Discuss remedies of injunction as provided under specific relief Act.
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3. Q21 What do you mean by breach of contract? What are the remedies for breach of contract?
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4. Q22 What is contingent contract? Explain the rules governing enforcement of contingent contract.
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