Law of Contract – I · Semester 1

Law of Contract – I · Aug/Sept 2013 (5-YDC)

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Law of Contract – I · Aug/Sept 2013 (5-YDC)

Aug/Sept (5-YDC) 2013 · Law of Contract – I · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. L.L.B. (5 YDC) II-Year III - Semester Examination, Aug. / Sept.,
2013
Subject : LAW
Paper - IV : Law of Contract - I
Time : 3 HoursMax. Marks : 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Write short notes on any FIVE of the following :
1. Invitation to Offer.
2. Counter Proposal.
3. Revocation of Acceptance.
4. Undue Influence.
5. Contingent Contract.
6. Voidable Contract.
7. Joint Promisors.
8. Temporary Injunction.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following questions :
9. 'An agreement without consideration is void.' Discuss the statement with
exceptions.
10. Discuss the effect of an agreement with a minor.
11. Explain various modes to discharge a contract.
12. Discuss the law relating to quasi-contracts.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following :
13. A gives an offer to 'B' for the sale of a house. Before 'B' gives his
acceptance 'A' revokes his offer. Examine the legal position.
14. 'A' offers to sell his cycle to B for Rs.1,000. B offers to buy it for Rs.
750/- A refuses to sell. B then tells 'A', 'I accept your offer and shall
purchase the cycle for Rs.1000/-.' Is A bound to sell the cycle to 'B'
for Rs. 1000/-.
15. 'A' is indebted to 'B' and B to C. By mutual agreement B's debt to 'C'
and A's debt to B, is cancelled and C accepts 'A' as his debtor. Explain
the above situation with suitable legal provisions.
16. 'A' promises 'B' to pay Rs. 10,000/- to 'C'. 'A' does not pay the amount
to 'C'. 'C' can't take action against 'A'. Explain the legal implications.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Invitation to Offer.
    3× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  2. Counter Proposal.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Revocation of Acceptance.
    2× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  4. Undue Influence.
    10× in bank Topics: Free consent: coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation and mistake
    Year and frequency →
  5. Contingent Contract.
    7× in bank Topics: Quasi-contracts and quantum meruit; Consideration, privity and standard-form contracts; Lawful object, wagering, contingent, void and voidable contracts
    Year and frequency →
  6. Voidable Contract.
    4× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance; Lawful object, wagering, contingent, void and voidable contracts
    Year and frequency →
  7. Joint Promisors.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Temporary Injunction.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. 'An agreement without consideration is void.' Discuss the statement with exceptions.
    4× in bank Topics: Capacity of parties and minor's agreement; Consideration, privity and standard-form contracts
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the effect of an agreement with a minor.
    3× in bank Topics: Capacity of parties and minor's agreement
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain various modes to discharge a contract.
    4× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance; Discharge by performance, novation, remission and accord
    Year and frequency →
  4. Discuss the law relating to quasi-contracts.
    3× in bank Topics: Quasi-contracts and quantum meruit; Consideration, privity and standard-form contracts; Lawful object, wagering, contingent, void and voidable contracts
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A gives an offer to 'B' for the sale of a house. Before 'B' gives his acceptance 'A' revokes his offer. Examine the legal position.
    Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'A' offers to sell his cycle to B for Rs.1,000. B offers to buy it for Rs. 750/- A refuses to sell. B then tells 'A', 'I accept your offer and shall purchase the cycle for Rs.1000/-.' Is A bound to sell the cycle to 'B' for Rs. 1000/-.
    Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'A' is indebted to 'B' and B to C. By mutual agreement B's debt to 'C' and A's debt to B, is cancelled and C accepts 'A' as his debtor. Explain the above situation with suitable legal provisions.
    Topics: Capacity of parties and minor's agreement
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'A' promises 'B' to pay Rs. 10,000/- to 'C'. 'A' does not pay the amount to 'C'. 'C' can't take action against 'A'. Explain the legal implications.
    Year and frequency →