Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

Law of Contract – II · April/May 2022 (5-YDC)

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Law of Contract – II · April/May 2022 (5-YDC)

April/May (5-YDC) 2022 · Law of Contract – II · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW — OSMANIA UNIVERSITY , PREVIOUS QUESTION
PAPERS
B.Com. LL.B. (5 YDC) / B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) / B.B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) II Year IV Semester Examination, April /
May 2022
Subject: Law
PAPER - IV: LAW OF CONTRACT - II
Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80 (code not visible in this excerpt)
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five questions from the following.
1. Continuing Guarantee.
2. Pledge on non owner.
3. Substituted agent.
4. Caveat emptor.
5. Hire purchase agreements.
6. Rights of unpaid seller.
7. Position of surety.
8. Dissolution of firm.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two question from the following.
9. Define and distinguish between Indemnity and Guarantee.
10. Explain how the contract of Agency is created.
11. "Nemo dat quad non habet" — Explain the principle with exceptions.
12. Define the partnership contract and formation of partnership and test of partnership.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two question from the following.
13. A advances to B a minor, Rs. 6,000/- on the guarantee of C. On demand for repayment, B refuses
to pay on the ground of his minority. Can A recover the amount from C?
14. A gives a cloth to B, a tailor, to be stitched into a coat. B promises A to deliver the coat as soon
as it is made and to give 'A' three months credit for the charges. Is B entitled to retain the coat until
the charges are paid?
15. P appoints 'A' a minor to sell his bicycle for cash for a price not below Rs. 400. A sells it to T for
Rs. 280. Explain the position of A and T.
16. B agrees to buy A's furniture at a price to be fixed by C, a furniture dealer. C refuses to oblige. A
and B and fixes no price. On A's refusal to sell, can B legally compel him to sell the furniture for any
price.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Continuing Guarantee.
    3× in bank Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →
  2. Pledge on non owner.
    2× in bank Topics: Bailment and pledge
    Year and frequency →
  3. Substituted agent.
    2× in bank Topics: Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  4. Caveat emptor.
    10× in bank Topics: Conditions, warranties and caveat emptor
    Year and frequency →
  5. Hire purchase agreements.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Rights of unpaid seller.
    Topics: Unpaid seller's rights
    Year and frequency →
  7. Position of surety.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Dissolution of firm.
    Topics: Dissolution of firm and limited liability partnership
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define and distinguish between Indemnity and Guarantee.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain how the contract of Agency is created.
    Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee; Contract of sale, goods and formation; Duties of agent and principal; termination of agency
    Year and frequency →
  3. "Nemo dat quad non habet" - Explain the principle with exceptions.
    Topics: Transfer of property and risk; nemo dat quod non habet
    Year and frequency →
  4. Define the partnership contract and formation of partnership and test of partnership.
    Topics: Contract of sale, goods and formation; Nature of partnership, relations of partners and third parties; Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A advances to B a minor, Rs. 6,000/- on the guarantee of C. On demand for repayment, B refuses to pay on the ground of his minority. Can A recover the amount from C?
    2× in bank Topics: Contract of indemnity and contract of guarantee
    Year and frequency →
  2. A gives a cloth to B, a tailor, to be stitched into a coat. B promises A to deliver the coat as soon as it is made and to give 'A' three months credit for the charges. Is B entitled to retain the coat until the charges are paid?
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. P appoints 'A' a minor to sell his bicycle for cash for a price not below Rs. 400. A sells it to T for Rs. 280. Explain the position of A and T.
    Year and frequency →
  4. B agrees to buy A's furniture at a price to be fixed by C, a furniture dealer. C refuses to oblige. A and B and fixes no price. On A's refusal to sell, can B legally compel him to sell the furniture for any price.
    Year and frequency →