LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Law of Contract and Specific Relief Apr 2023 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in two sentences (any 6 of 8) 12 Marks

1. Q1 Which parties are competent to Contract?
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2. Q2 What do you understand by the term consensus ad idem?
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3. Q3 Give three examples of contingent contracts.
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4. Q4 What is the effect of novation, recession and alteration on contracts?
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5. Q5 State the rights of a 'Finder of goods'.
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6. Q6 Mention the contracts which are not specifically enforceable, under Specific Relief Act, 1963.
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7. Q7 Give the relevance of the remedy of a 'Declaratory Decree' under Specific Relief Act, 1963.
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8. Q8 Define 'Proposal' as per Indian contract Act 1872.
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SECTION II - Short Notes (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q9 Communication of acceptance, offer and revocation
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2. Q10 Discharge of contract
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3. Q11 Difference between Fraud and Misrepresentation
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4. Q12 Authentication of Digital Signature
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SECTION III - Situational Problems (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q13 Are the following offers valid? a) A garment store gave the following advertisement in the newspaper: "Special sale for tomorrow only. Men's wear reduced from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 1,000." b) 'P' says to 'Q', "'J' will sell you a camera." 'P' owns three different types of cameras of various prices. c) An auctioneer displays a painting before a gathering in an auction sale.
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2. Q14 Dr. Anil is Mr. Ram's medical adviser. He demands money from Mr. Ram which Mr. Ram declines to pay. Dr. Anil then threatens to make known the effect of Mr. Ram's communication to him as a patient. This is Contrary to Dr. Anil's duty. (1) Can Mr. Ram sue for an injunction to restrain Dr. Anil from doing so? (2) How many types of injunctions are mentioned under the Specific Relief Act & explain those.
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3. Q15 'A' and 'B' each deposit Rs. 1 lakh with C to abide by the result of a bet between them. 'A' wins the bet. 'C' refuses to pay the amount to 'A'. Can 'A' recover the amount? Give reasons
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4. Q16 'A' enters into a contract with 'B' for singing at his theatre for three nights for a fee of Rs. 1,000 every night. She sings for two nights and is taken ill. Can 'B' ask for damages for loss of profit from 'A'? Answer with reasons.
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SECTION IV - Long Answers (any 3 of 5) 39 Marks

1. Q17 Elaborate the essential elements of a valid contract, with relevant case laws.
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2. Q18 "Contracts without consideration are void." Comment.
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3. Q19 Discuss the difference between temporary, perpetual and mandatory injunctions. Explain the circumstances when temporary injunctions can be granted.
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4. Q20 With relevant examples, describe recovery of possession of movable and immovable property.
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5. Q21 Which are the general issues involved with standard form of contracts? Elaborate with examples.
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