Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Law of Contract – I · Feb/March 2020
Feb/March 2020 · Law of Contract – I · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Hon.) (3 YDC) I - Year I - Semester
Examination,
February / March 2020
Subject : Law
PAPER I : LAW OF CONTRACT - I
Time : 3 HoursMax. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following :
1. Essentials of a Valid Contract.
2. Doctrine of Privity of Contract.
3. Fraud.
4. Wagering Agreement.
5. Appropriation of Payments.
6. Rights of finder of lost goods.
7. Remedies for Breach of Contract.
8. Declaratory Decrees.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following :
9. Define 'consideration' and explain the exceptions to the rule that a
contract without consideration is void.
10. What is the effect of agreements made by persons not qualified to
contract and what are the contracts with a minor to be valid?
11. Examine the various ways in which a contract may be discharged.
12. Explain in detail the various kinds of Injunctions.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following :
13. Mr. Arun offers by a letter to sell his car to Mr. Mohan for Rs. 60,000/-
. Mrs. Radha at the same time offers by a letter to buy A's car for Rs.
60,000/-. The two letters cross each other in the post. Is there a
concluded contract between Mr. Arun and Mrs. Radha?
14. Mr. Balu tells his wife that he would commit suicide, if she did not
transfer her personal assets to him. She does so under this threat. Can
the wife avoid the contract?
15. 'X' saves the property of 'Y' from fire intending to do so gratuitously.
Subsequently he claims compensation from 'Y' on the ground that 'Y'
enjoyed the benefit of 'X' servies. Will X succeed the case?
16. Mr. Rahim contract to sell a plot to Mr. Ganesh for Rs. 2 Lakh. Mr.
Rahim afterwards conveys that plot for Rs. 3 Lakh to Mr. Sudheer
who has notice of the earlier contract. Can Mr. Ganesh file a suit for
specific performance of the contract against Mr. Sudheer?