Paper I

Law of Contract – II — question papers

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Same question across years counts once; frequency is how many papers it appears in.

Marks Question Years Frequency
6 Caveat Emptor. 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 10×
6 Unpaid Seller. 2020, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2012 8×
6 Contract of Indemnity. 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012 7×
6 Bailment. 2019, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 6×
6 Pledge. 2021, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 6×
6 Indemnity. 2020, 2018, 2014 4×
6 Continuing Guarantee. 2022, 2012 3×
6 Rights of Indemnity holder. 2021, 2013, 2012 3×
6 Termination of Agency. 2016, 2014, 2013 3×
6 Contract of Guarantee. 2019, 2015 2×
6 Contract of Partnership. 2014, 2013 2×
6 Del Credere Agent. 2012 2×
6 Delegation of Authority. 2020, 2019 2×
6 Dissolution of Partnership. 2021, 2014 2×
6 Hire purchase agreements. 2022, 2020 2×
6 "Nemo dat Quod Non - Habet". 2015, 2012 2×
6 Partnership at Will. 2018, 2012 2×
6 Pawnor. 2019, 2013 2×
6 Pledge by non-owner. 2022, 2020 2×
6 Reconstitution of Firm. 2019, 2013 2×
6 Registration of a Firm. 2018, 2012 2×
6 Sleeping Partner. 2020, 2014 2×
6 Sub-Agent. 2016, 2012 2×
6 Substituted agent. 2022, 2021 2×
6 Surety. 2020, 2013 2×
10 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? 2022, 2014 2×
10 A agrees to indemnify 'B', a newspaper proprietor against claims arising out of the libel printed in the newspaper concerning a person of repute. Is this a valid agreement? 2021, 2019 2×
10 'G' Contracts with H to buy 50 easy chairs of a certain quality. H delivers 25 chairs of the type agreed upon and 25 chairs of some other type. Does 'G' reject the chairs? 2021, 2019 2×
10 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? 2013, 2012 2×
10 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? 2022, 2019 2×
10 'A' hires a carriage of 'B'. The carriage is un -safe although 'B' is not aware of it and 'A' is injured. Is B responsible to 'A' for the injury. 2015, 2014 2×
10 'X' holds a lease from 'Y', terminable on 3 months notice. 'Z' an unauthorized person gives a notice of termination to 'X'. Can the notice be ratify by 'Y'. 2020, 2016 2×
10 'A' lends a horse to 'B' for his own riding only. B allows C, a member of his family, to ride the horse. 'C' rides with care but the horse accidentally falls and is injured. Decide. 2020, 2016 2×
10 Mohan Lal delivers diamonds to Neel Kamal on sale or return basis. Neel Kamal delivers the diamonds to Om Prakash on sale or return. An unknown person takes away the diamonds from Om Prakash. Can Mohan Lal file a case against Neel Kamal for the price of the diamonds? 2021, 2019 2×
10 Raju, a partner of a firm, borrows money on his own credit by giving his own promissory note, for the same, but he subsequently uses the proceeds of the note in the partnership concern of his own free will without any reference to the lender to do so. Is the firm liable for the loan? 2021, 2019 2×
10 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. 2017, 2014 2×
15 Explain the circumstances in which a surety is discharged from liability. 2021, 2019 2×
15 Discuss the different modes in which the authority of an agent may be terminated. 2021, 2019 2×
15 Explain the Doctrine of "Caveat Emptor" and state the Exception to it. 2015, 2014 2×
15 What are the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee? Distinguish between Indemnity and Guarantee. 2014, 2012 2×
15 Explain the Rights of Agent against Principal. 2014, 2012 2×
6 Actual Delivery. 2017 1×
6 Agency by Operation of Law. 2017 1×
6 Agency by Ratification. 2015 1×
6 Agreements in Restraint of Trade. 2012 1×
6 Auction Sale. 2019 1×
6 Co-Surety. 2018 1×
6 Co-Surities. 2019 1×
6 Company as a Partner. 2013 1×
6 Compulsory Dissolution of a Firm. 2012 1×
6 Conditions and Warranties. 2014 1×
6 Consequences of Non Registration of a Firm. 2016 1×
6 Contract of "Suretyship". 2017 1×
6 Definition of Goods. 2013 1×
6 Dissolution of firm. 2022 1×
6 Doctrine of Contribution. 2013 1×
6 Dormant Partner. 2021 1×
6 Finder of Goods. 2019 1×
6 Future goods. 2021 1×
6 General Lien of Bankers. 2012 1×
6 General Lien. 2015 1×
6 Gratuitous Bailment. 2015 1×
6 Hypothecation. 2019 1×
6 Kinds of Guarantee. 2021 1×
6 Liability of Bailor. 2018 1×
6 Liability of Co-Sureties. 2012 1×
6 Liability of Estate of Deceased Partner. 2012 1×
6 Limited Liability Partnership. 2014 1×
6 L.L.P . 2020 1×
6 Mercantile Agent. 2017 1×
6 Minor's Contract. 2018 1×
6 Minor as a Partner. 2013 1×
6 Movable Goods. 2017 1×
6 Particular Lien and General Lien. 2012 1×
6 Position of surety. 2022 1×
6 The Property of Firm. 2012 1×
6 Rights of Pawner. 2019 1×
6 Rights of the Surety. 2019 1×
6 Rights of unpaid seller. 2022 1×
6 Sale by Non-Owner. 2014 1×
6 Simple Guarantee. 2017 1×
6 Specific Goods. 2017 1×
6 Surety as a favored Debtor. 2016 1×
6 Unascertained Goods. 2015 1×
6 Universal Agent. 2019 1×
6 Unpaid Sellers Rights. 2013 1×
6 Warranties. 2014 1×
10 X a active partner of a firm with Y and Z. X retires without giving a public notice. Whether X is liable to the creditors for a loan sanctioned after his retirement. Decide. 2018 1×
10 'A' advances Rs. 500/ - to a minor 'B' on the guarantee of 'X' on demand for payment. The borrower pleads minority. Can 'A' recover the amount from 'X'. 2015 1×
10 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? 2013 1×
10 'A' of Agra ordered certain specified goods from 'B' of Bombay. 'B' sends the goods, not ordered, along with them. What should 'A' do? 2019 1×
10 'X' agrees to buy from 'Y' a cow. It turns out that the cow was dead at the time of the bargain though neither party was aware of the fact. Is the contract valid. 2013 1×
10 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. 2022 1×
10 'A' agrees to sell B, 50 bales of cotton out of 300 bales in his own godown. The godown at the time of contract has been destroyed by fire unknown to A. What are the remedies of 'B' against 'A'. 2015 1×
10 A agrees to sell two cars to B on the terms that the price was to be fixed by valuation of X. B took delivery of one car immediately. X, refused to fix the price. A asked for the return of the car already delivered. B demanded delivery of the other car offering to pay a reasonable price for both the cars. Determine the rights of A and B. 2012 1×
10 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. 2022 1×
10 'A' being Y's agent for the sale of goods, induces K to buy them by a misrepresentation, which 'X' was not authorised by 'Y' to make. Can this contract be set side at the option of K? State the reasons for your answer. 2017 1×
10 'B' borrowed from A Rs. 50,000/ - C, D, and E were co -sureties who have put themselves in the sums of Rs. 10,000/- Rs. 15,000/- and Rs. 25,000/- respectively. Examine the right to contribution as between the Sureties. 2013 1×
10 'D' a carrier discovers that a consignment [wording partly obscured by the phone's watermark] before the destination is reached deteriorated badly by 'E' has deteriorated badly, therefore sells that consignment for about a third of the market price. 'E' sues 'D' for damages [ending obscured by watermark]. 2020 1×
10 '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? 2014 1×
10 'A' delivers to 'B' a gas matter (meter) on 1 -3-2011 on sale or return basis. B returns it on October 2011, but 'A' refuses to take it back and sues B for price. Will he succeed? Give the reasons. 2013 1×
10 A directs B his agent to buy a certain house form him. B tells A that, it can't be bought at it is already sold out, but buys the house for himself. A came to know about the travel (fraud) committed by B. Can A compel B to sell the house to himself? Decide. 2018 1×
10 'A' directs his solicitor to sell his estate by auction. The solicitor employs an auctioneer for the purpose. Is the auctioneer the sub-agent of 'A'. 2013 1×
10 'X' employed a goldsmith for converting her old jewellery and making new ones out of it. Every evening she received the unfinished jewellery and put it into a box at the house of the goldsmith. However, she kept the key of the box with herself. One night the jewellery was stolen from the box. 'X' wants to hold the goldsmith liable as bailee. Advise. 2012 1×
10 'A' enters into a contract with 'B' for buying B's cat as agents for 'C' without B's authority. Repudiates the contract before 'C' comes to know it. 'C' subsequently ratifies the contract and gives to enforce it. Advise B. 2019 1×
10 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. 2013 1×
10 A entrusted some books to B for binding. B promised to complete the work and return the same within ten days. B failed to return the books within the agreed time. Subsequently the books were burnt in an accidental fire. Can A recover damages for the loss from B? Decide. 2018 1×
10 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? 2013 1×
10 A gave his watch for repair to B. B misplaced it. What is the liability of B? Discuss the relevant law. 2012 1×
10 'X' was given power of attorney by Y to manage his business 'X' had to leave the place and he authorized his son 'Z' to look after the business 'Z' had a power from his father . He entered into a contract in the name of 'Y' and signed the same. Discuss the rights and liabilities. 2015 1×
10 'P' gives authority to 'A' to sell 'P's' land to pay himself, out of the proceeds, the debt due to him from 'P'. Subsequently 'P' revokes the Authority given to 'A'. Advise 'P'. 2016 1×
10 '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. 2014 1×
10 A, managing clerk of a solicitor's firm, had authority to transact conveyancing business on behalf of the firm. X, a client of the firm gave documents for preparing a sale deed. 'A' dealt with that property for his own benefit. The client 'X' sued the solicitor's firm. Decide. 2012 1×
10 M offered to sell his motor vehicle to N and received a cheque from him towards the advance. N, then sold the vehicle to O. The cheque issued by N to M was dishonoured. Consequently M sued N to return the vehicle. Decide. 2012 1×
10 B owes to C a debt guaranteed by A. The debt becomes payable. C does not sue B for a year after the debt has become payable. Is A discharged from his suretyship? 2012 1×
10 'J' the owner of a car wants to engage an agent for sale at a price of Rs. 50,000/ -. The agent handed over his car to 'P' an agent, who purchased car in good faith. 'P' sold the car for Rs. 40,000/- to 'A', who paid the money. 'J' sues 'A' to recover the car. Decide by giving reasons whether 'J' would succeed. 2012 1×
10 A partner filed a criminal case against a person accusing him of theft of the firm's assets. However, the court found the accused innocent. Then the accused filed Suit against the firm for damages and malicious prosecution. Is the firm liable? Discuss. 2012 1×
10 '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. 2014 1×
10 'B' is the principal debtor of 'A'. C is the surety of the debt. A, the creditor makes a promise to a neighbour of 'B' to give time to 'B'. Discuss the effect if any of this promise on the contract of guarantee. 2017 1×
10 A retailer received the goods from an agent of the firm X and paid the amount to the agent who misappropriated it. Discuss the liability of the agent and the firm X. 2012 1×
10 'B' selects certain furniture in a shop. The price is settled. 'B' arranges to take delivery of the furniture on the next day and agrees to pay the price on the first day of the next month. The furniture was destroyed by fire in the same evening, is 'B' liable to pay 'price' to seller? 2012 1×
10 A sells goods to 'B'. B pays to 'A' through a cheque. Before B could obtain the delivery of goods, his cheque has been dishonoured by the bank. A, therefore refuses to give delivery of the goods until paid. Is A's action justified or not? 2017 1×
10 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? 2014 1×
10 'B' signed a guarantee to the Bank, which on the face of it, was intended to be the joint and several guarantee of co-sureties, A, B, C and D. 'D' did not sign and afterwards died in an accident. Decide the liability of 'B' as co-surety. 2012 1×
10 A sold 100 quintals of groundnut oil to B. Before it could be delivered to 'B' the Govt. of India requisitioned the whole quantity lying with 'A' in public interest. 'B' wants to sue 'A' for breach of contract. Advise B. 2019 1×
10 'A' stands as a surety for the good conduct of 'B'. Who is employed in a Bank. 'B' misappropriates some moneys. The bank excuses him without informing 'A' of 'B's' misconduct. B again misappropriates Rs. 50,000/ -. The bank files a suit against 'A' on the strength of guarantee. Decide giving reasons. 2016 1×
10 'A' stands as a surety for the good conduct of 'B'. Who is employed in a cooperative society. 'B' misappropriates some money. The society excuses him without informing 'A' of 'B's' misconduct, 'B' again misappropriates Rs. 50,000/ - the society files a suit against 'A' on the strength of the guarantee. Decide giving reasons. 2020 1×
10 '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? 2014 1×
10 An unregistered partnership firm borrows Rs. 1,00,000/- from X the firm failed to repay it within time. Now what can Mr. Y do to recover the amount? Advise. 2018 1×
15 Define "Agency". Explain the law relating to "Termination of Agency". 2013 1×
15 What is "Agency by Ratification"? Examine the Condition of a Valid Ratification with Illustrations. 2018 1×
15 Define "Bailment" and "Pledge". When a pledge created by non-owners valid? 2020 1×
15 What is "bailment"? What are the Essential Features of Bailment with Suitable Examples? 2018 1×
15 Define "Bailment". What are its essentials? 2019 1×
15 A buyer cannot get a better title than what the seller had it. What are the exceptions to this Rule? 2012 1×
15 What are the Circumstances in which a Non-Owner of Goods can convey a Good Title to Goods? 2017 1×
15 Explain the concept of "Delegation of Authority". When an agent can delegate his authority to someone. 2014 1×
15 Define "Condition" and "Warranty". Distinguish between condition and warranties. 2020 1×
15 What is a "Continuing Guarantee"? How is it revoked and with what consequences? 2015 1×
15 What is Contract of Agency? What are the essentials of relationship of Agency? 2019 1×
15 Define the "Contract of Guarantee", and discuss the extent of the Liability of the Surety. 2013 1×
15 What is "Contract Guarantee"? Discuss the law relating to Rights and Liabilities of Surety. 2014 1×
15 Define "Contract of Guarantee" and discuss the Rights of a Surety. 2012 1×
15 What is a "Contract of Guarantee"? What are its characteristics? Distinguish between a Contract of Guarantee and a Contract of Indemnity. 2013 1×
15 Define "Contract of Guarantee". What are the effects of misrepresentation and concealment on contract of guarantee? 2019 1×
15 Define "Contract of Indemnity". In what aspects Indian Law differs from English Law on Contract of Indemnity? Explain. 2018 1×
15 Define "Contract of Partnership" and discuss the important elements for Formation of Partnership. 2013 1×
15 What is contract of partnership? Discuss the law relating to nature and formation of partnership. 2014 1×
15 Define a "Contract of Sale" and "Agreement to Sell" and distinguish between them. 2015 1×
15 Define "Contract of Sale of Goods", and distinguish the Contract of Sale from the Agreement to Sell. 2013 1×
15 Discuss the Definition of Guarantee and the essential Characteristics of Contract of Guarantee. 2014 1×
15 Explain the Definition and Nature of Partnership and discuss the Rights and Duties of Partners. 2013 1×
15 Define and distinguish between Indemnity and Guarantee. 2022 1×
15 Discuss the Duties and Rights of Bailor and Bailee with suitable Case Laws. 2017 1×
15 Explain the effect of death, insanity and Insolvency of the principal or the Agent on a Contract of Agency. 2012 1×
15 Explain how the contract of Agency is created. 2022 1×
15 How Partnership Firms are registered? What are the Consequences of Registration and Non - Registration of Partnership Firm? 2016 1×
15 What are the Implied Conditions and Warranties in a Contract of Sale? 2018 1×
15 Discuss the Implied Conditions and Warranties governing the transaction of Sale of Goods. 2012 1×
15 What is the legal position of a minor partner in a firm? 2021 1×
15 Explain the Nature of a contract of sale of goods and bring out clearly the distinction between a sale and an agreement to sell. 2019 1×
15 What is the nature of a Surety's authority? State his rights against the principal debtor. 2019 1×
15 "Nemo dat quad non habet" - Explain the principle with exceptions. 2022 1×
15 "A partner is the agent of the firm for the purpose of the business of the firm". Explain. 2019 1×
15 Define the partnership contract and formation of partnership and test of partnership. 2022 1×
15 Define "Partnership" and distinguish it from "Agency". 2016 1×
15 What do you mean by "Pledge"? Who can Pledge? Discuss with latest examples. 2016 1×
15 Discuss the Position of Undisclosed Principal in the Law of Agency. 2017 1×
15 Define "Property". Explain the Possession of and Rules relating to Passing of Property. 2012 1×
15 What are the Rights of a Bailor against a Bailee when the later mixes his own goods with those of the former? 2013 1×
15 Discuss the Rights and Duties of Bailee. 2012 1×
15 Discuss the Rights and Duties of Partners. 2012 1×
15 Explain the Rights and Duties of Seller and Buyer before and after Sale. 2014 1×
15 What are the rights of the surety against the principal, debtor, creditor and co-sureties? 2020 1×
15 Discuss the rule an agent shall not delegate his authority. 2020 1×
15 What is meant by "Specific Performance"? Discuss the Provisions relating to Specific Performance under the Act. 2016 1×
15 What are various methods for Creation of Agency? 2013 1×
15 What are the various methods by which a Surety is discharged? 2012 1×
15 What are the various modes for Dissolution of a Partnership Firm? 2012 1×
15 Explain the various modes by which an Agency may be terminated. 2012 1×
15 Explain what actions and omissions would discharge a Surety from obligations. 2017 1×
15 When is a seller deemed to be an unpaid seller of goods and what ae his rights? 2021 1×
15 Who is "Unpaid Seller"? What are his Rights according to the Sale of Goods Act. 2015 1×