Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

Law of Contract – II · August/September 2013 (5-YDC)

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Law of Contract – II · August/September 2013 (5-YDC)

August/September (5-YDC) 2013 · Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, Aug. / Sept., 2013
Subject: LAW
PAPER - IV: LAW OF CONTRACT - II
Code: 4582 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Rights of Indemnity Holder.
2. Doctrine of Contribution.
3. Pledge.
4. Unpaid Sellers Rights.
5. Caveat Emptor.
6. Termination of Agency.
7. Definition of Goods.
8. Minor as a Partner.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Define the "Contract of Guarantee", and discuss the extent of the Liability of the Surety.
10. What are various methods for Creation of Agency?
11. Define "Contract of Sale of Goods", and distinguish the Contract of Sale from the Agreement to
Sell.
12. Define "Contract of Partnership" and discuss the important elements for Formation of
Partnership.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. A and B enter into a Partnership. One of the clauses of the Partnership Agreement is to the
effect that the death of either partner his heirs shall take his place in the partnership. A died. Can
his heir automatically become Partner with B?
14. A enters into a contract with B to supply iron to be delivered in four monthly installments of
about 150 tons each and supplied only 25 tons in the first month. The buyer refuses to accept
delivery. Examine the rights of the parties.
15. A is B's agent for buying goods. B pays money to A for the purchases. A, however, as agent
purchases goods on credit from C. Can C recover the price from A?
16. A gave her costly silk saree for dry cleaning to B. B gave a receipt with printed conditions on its
back. One condition is that B will not be liable for any damage in dry cleaning. The silk saree is
damaged by B's negligence. Can A recover damages?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Rights of Indemnity Holder.
    3× in bank Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Unpaid seller's rights
    Year and frequency →
  2. Doctrine of Contribution.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Pledge.
    6× in bank Topics: Bailment and pledge
    Year and frequency →
  4. Unpaid Sellers Rights.
    Topics: Unpaid seller's rights
    Year and frequency →
  5. Caveat Emptor.
    10× in bank Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →
  6. Termination of Agency.
    3× in bank Topics: Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  7. Definition of Goods.
    Topics: Contract of sale, goods and formation
    Year and frequency →
  8. Minor as a Partner.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define the "Contract of Guarantee", and discuss the extent of the Liability of the Surety.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Dissolution of firm and limited liability partnership
    Year and frequency →
  2. What are various methods for Creation of Agency?
    Topics: Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  3. Define "Contract of Sale of Goods", and distinguish the Contract of Sale from the Agreement to Sell.
    Topics: Contract of sale, goods and formation; Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →
  4. Define "Contract of Partnership" and discuss the important elements for Formation of Partnership.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A and B enter into a Partnership. One of the clauses of the Partnership Agreement is to the effect that the death of either partner his heirs shall take his place in the partnership. A died. Can his heir automatically become Partner with B?
    2× in bank Topics: Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties; Dissolution of firm and limited liability partnership
    Year and frequency →
  2. A enters into a contract with B to supply iron to be delivered in four monthly installments of about 150 tons each and supplied only 25 tons in the first month. The buyer refuses to accept delivery. Examine the rights of the parties.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties
    Year and frequency →
  3. A is B's agent for buying goods. B pays money to A for the purchases. A, however, as agent purchases goods on credit from C. Can C recover the price from A?
    Topics: Contract of sale, goods and formation; Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  4. A gave her costly silk saree for dry cleaning to B. B gave a receipt with printed conditions on its back. One condition is that B will not be liable for any damage in dry cleaning. The silk saree is damaged by B's negligence. Can A recover damages?
    Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →