National Law School of Indian University (NLSIU) 2007 B.A L.L.B ADMISSION TEST – ., LL.B(HONS.) - Question Paper

(a) The parents of the child cannot sue the University on any grounds
(b) Inspite of the child's act, her parents can successfully sue the University for damages
(c) The University can be made liable only to the extent of the cost of treatment as the child also contributed to the incident
(d) Only the child can sue and not her parents

118. Principle: A bailment is a delivery of goods on condition, express or implied, that they shall be restored to the bailor (person delivering the goods) as soon as the purpose for which the goods have been bailed is complete.

Facts: Javed, the owner of 2 cows had to leave the town for a period of three months. He handed over these 2 cows to his friend Rahim that he would take them back on his return after 3 months. After 2 months, 1 of the cows gave birth to a healthy calf. Javed returns after 3 months and seeks return of cows from Rahim.
(a) Rahim need not return the cows
(b) Rahim can return the cows given Javed pays him a few money towards expenses for maintaining them
(c) Rahim need not return the calf, but should return the 2 cows
(d) Rahim has to return the cows and the calf without any demand for money

119. Principle: An net of god is an operation of natural forces so unexpected that no human foresight or skill could reasonably be expected to anticipate it.

Facts: The New Friends Association was celebrating its tenth Anniversary and organizes for a concert by a leading musical group. The event was organised in 1 of the best auditoriums and all the tickets were sold out. On the day of the event, an earthquake destroyed many building including the auditorium. People who had purchased the tickets asked for refund from the New Friends Association as the show could not take place.
(a) The New Friends Association must refund the cost of tickets
(b) The management of the auditorium must refund the cost of the tickets
(c) The New Friends Association or any 1 else need not refund the cost of tickets as it is an act of God
(d) The ticket holders can demand the show to be organised at a later point of time

120. Principle: A contract entered into by a minor, who is less than 18 years of age, is a void contract and cannot be enforced against the minor in legal regulations other than for the contract entered by the minors for his necessities.

Facts: A, a minor enters into the contract with a book seller. The book seller supplied the school books and stationary as needed by A. After receiving the books and stationary. A refuses to pay the book seller on the ground that he is a minor, and as such the contract with the book seller is not enforceable.

Earning:   Approval pending.