Law of Contract – I · Semester 1

Law of Contract – I · September 2021

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Law of Contract – I · September 2021

September 2021 · Law of Contract – I · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I - Year I Semester Examination, September, 2021
Subject : Law
PAPER - I : LAW OF CONTRACT - I
Time : 2 HoursMax. Marks: 80
PART - A (4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following :
1. Intention to Contract.
2. Offer.
3. Standard Form of Contract.
4. Undue Influence.
5. Accord and Satisfaction.
6. Quantum Meruit.
7. Contingent Contracts.
8. Kinds of damages
PART - B (1 x 20 = 20 Marks)
Answer any ONE of the following questions :
9. Define a Contract. What are the essentials of a Valid Contract.
10. 'An agreement in restraint of trade is void' - Discuss the statement with
exceptions.
11. Explain the Doctrine of Frustration as a method of discharge of
Contract.
12. Write a brief note on specific relief given to a Plaintiff.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any ONE of the following questions:
13. A tells his wife that he would commit suicide, if she does not give a
release deed in favour of his brother. She does so under this threat.
Decide the validity of this contract.
14. The wife of a person died from tin poisoning caused by the tinned
salmon bought from a dealer. What damages can the husband claim?
15. A, who is B's friend seeks the help of a few persons in putting down a
firm in B's house. B promises to given 'A' Rs. 1000 for his timely
help. Can 'A' recover the amount?
16. A, B and C jointly promise to pay D Rs. 3,000. A and B untraceble.
Can D compel C to pay him in full?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Intention to Contract.
    Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  2. Offer.
    2× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  3. Standard Form of Contract.
    7× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance; Consideration, privity and standard-form contracts
    Year and frequency →
  4. Undue Influence.
    10× in bank Topics: Free consent: coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation and mistake
    Year and frequency →
  5. Accord and Satisfaction.
    2× in bank Topics: Discharge by performance, novation, remission and accord
    Year and frequency →
  6. Quantum Meruit.
    3× in bank Topics: Quasi-contracts and quantum meruit
    Year and frequency →
  7. Contingent Contracts.
    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 →
  8. Kinds of damages.
    4× in bank Topics: Damages, penalty and duty to mitigate
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define a Contract. What are the essentials of a Valid Contract.
    2× in bank Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'An agreement in restraint of trade is void' - Discuss the statement with exceptions.
    3× in bank Topics: Capacity of parties and minor's agreement
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the Doctrine of Frustration as a method of discharge of Contract.
    Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance; Discharge by performance, novation, remission and accord; Frustration, breach and anticipatory breach
    Year and frequency →
  4. Write a brief note on specific relief given to a Plaintiff.
    Topics: Recovering possession, specific performance and injunctions
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A tells his wife that he would commit suicide, if she does not give a release deed in favour of his brother. She does so under this threat. Decide the validity of this contract.
    Topics: Essentials of a valid contract, offer and acceptance
    Year and frequency →
  2. The wife of a person died from tin poisoning caused by the tinned salmon bought from a dealer. What damages can the husband claim?
    Topics: Damages, penalty and duty to mitigate
    Year and frequency →
  3. A, who is B's friend seeks the help of a few persons in putting down a firm in B's house. B promises to given 'A' Rs. 1000 for his timely help. Can 'A' recover the amount?
    Year and frequency →
  4. A, B and C jointly promise to pay D Rs. 3,000. A and B untraceble. Can D compel C to pay him in full?
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →