Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

Law of Contract – II · August/September 2014

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Law of Contract – II · August/September 2014

August/September 2014 · Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I - Year II - Semester Examination, August / September, 2014
Subject: LAW
PAPER - I: LAW OF CONTRACT - II
Code: 1248 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Write short notes on any five of the following.
1. Indemnity.
2. Bailment.
3. Conditions and Warranties.
4. Caveat Emptor.
5. Sleeping Partner.
6. Sale by Non-Owner.
7. Termination of Agency.
8. Contract of Partnership.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
9. What is "Contract Guarantee"? Discuss the law relating to Rights and Liabilities of Surety.
10. Explain the concept of "Delegation of Authority". When an agent can delegate his authority to
someone.
11. Explain the doctrine "Caveat Emptor" and state the Exceptions to it.
12. What is contract of partnership? Discuss the law relating to nature and formation of
partnership.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
13. 'A' undertakes to save 'B' free from liability arising out of any proceedings which 'C' may take
against 'B' in respect of a certain sum of Rs. 2000. What is the nature of this contract?
14. 'A' hires a carriage of 'B'. The carriage is unsafe, but 'B' is not aware of it. 'A' is injured. Is B
responsible for the injury?
15. X rents out his houses to 'y' and the contract is terminable on three months' notice. Z, without
X's authority gives notice to termination to 'y'. X ratifies the notice and files a suit for ejectment. Is
'X' entitled to get a decree.
16. 'A' contracts to sell 'java sugar' according to a sample produced by him. On the delivery of the
same to 'B' the buyer, it appears that the sugar agrees with the sample, but it is not java sugar. Will
'B' be entitled to any remedies?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Indemnity.
    4× in bank Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →
  2. Bailment.
    6× in bank Topics: Bailment and pledge
    Year and frequency →
  3. Conditions and Warranties.
    Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →
  4. Caveat Emptor.
    10× in bank Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →
  5. Sleeping Partner.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Sale by Non-Owner.
    Year and frequency →
  7. Termination of Agency.
    3× in bank Topics: Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  8. Contract of Partnership.
    2× in bank 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 B · 15 marks

  1. What is "Contract Guarantee"? Discuss the law relating to Rights and Liabilities of Surety.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Unpaid seller's rights
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the concept of "Delegation of Authority". When an agent can delegate his authority to someone.
    Topics: Appointment, authority and kinds of agents; Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the doctrine "Caveat Emptor" and state the Exceptions to it.
    2× in bank Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →
  4. What is contract of partnership? Discuss the law relating to nature and formation of partnership.
    Topics: Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'A' undertakes to save 'B' free from liability arising out of any proceedings which 'C' may take against 'B' in respect of a certain sum of Rs. 2000. What is the nature of this contract?
    Topics: Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties; Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'A' hires a carriage of 'B'. The carriage is unsafe, but 'B' is not aware of it. 'A' is injured. Is B responsible for the injury?
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. X rents out his houses to 'y' and the contract is terminable on three months' notice. Z, without X's authority gives notice to termination to 'y'. X ratifies the notice and files a suit for ejectment. Is 'X' entitled to get a decree.
    2× in bank Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Appointment, authority and kinds of agents; Contract of sale, goods and formation
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'A' contracts to sell 'java sugar' according to a sample produced by him. On the delivery of the same to 'B' the buyer, it appears that the sugar agrees with the sample, but it is not java sugar. Will 'B' be entitled to any remedies?
    Year and frequency →