Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

Law of Contract – II · September 2014

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Osmania University · Faculty of Law

Law of Contract – II · September 2014

September 2014 · Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
Law (3-YDC) II Semester Examinations, September, 2014
PAPER - I: LAW OF CONTRACT - II
Code: 83112 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Indemnity.
2. Bailment.
3. Caveat Emptor.
4. Unpaid Seller.
5. Limited Liability Partnership.
6. Dissolution of Partnership.
7. Pledge.
8. Warranties.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Discuss the Definition of Guarantee and the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee.
10. Explain the Rights and Duties of Seller and Buyer before and after Sale.
11. What are the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee? Distinguish between Indemnity
and Guarantee.
12. Explain the Rights of Agent against Principal.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. 'A' and 'B' are the Partners in a firm. 'A' is the managing partner who managed the firm for 3
years and misappropriated the funds. 'B' wanted to file a Suit regarding Settlement of Accounts.
Advise B.
14. A sells to B a horse and agrees to deliver it the coming week. B agreed to pay the price on
delivery. But the horse died before it is delivered. Who has to suffer the loss?
15. 'A' lends a book to 'B' and 'B' promises to return it one week before examinations. B did not
return it in spite of 'A's' repeated demands. A sues B for breach of contract and claims damages. B
pleads absence of consideration and therefore not a contract. Decide.
16. A advances to B a minor, Rs. 50,000 on the guarantee of C. On demand for repayment, B refuses
to pay on the ground of minority. Can A recover the amount from C.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Indemnity.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Bailment.
    6× in bank Topics: Bailment and pledge
    Year and frequency →
  3. Caveat Emptor.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Unpaid Seller.
    8× in bank Topics: Unpaid seller's rights
    Year and frequency →
  5. Limited Liability Partnership.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Dissolution of Partnership.
    Year and frequency →
  7. Pledge.
    6× in bank Topics: Bailment and pledge
    Year and frequency →
  8. Warranties.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Discuss the Definition of Guarantee and the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the Rights and Duties of Seller and Buyer before and after Sale.
    Year and frequency →
  3. What are the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee? Distinguish between Indemnity and Guarantee.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the Rights of Agent against Principal.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'A' and 'B' are the Partners in a firm. 'A' is the managing partner who managed the firm for 3 years and misappropriated the funds. 'B' wanted to file a Suit regarding Settlement of Accounts. Advise B.
    Year and frequency →
  2. A sells to B a horse and agrees to deliver it the coming week. B agreed to pay the price on delivery. But the horse died before it is delivered. Who has to suffer the loss?
    Year and frequency →
  3. 'A' lends a book to 'B' and 'B' promises to return it one week before examinations. B did not return it in spite of 'A's' repeated demands. A sues B for breach of contract and claims damages. B pleads absence of consideration and therefore not a contract. Decide.
    Year and frequency →
  4. A advances to B a minor, Rs. 50,000 on the guarantee of C. On demand for repayment, B refuses to pay on the ground of minority. Can A recover the amount from C.
    Year and frequency →