L.L.B-L.LB General 1st Sem General Principles Contract & Specific Relief Act(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

LAW OF CONTRACT - I

General Principles Contract & Specific Relief Act

(2003 Pattern)

Time :3 Hours]                                                                                               [Max. Marks :100

Instructions to the candidates :

1) All questions are compulsory.

2) Question 6 carries 20 marks. All other questions carry 16 marks each.

Q1) What test would you apply to ascertain whether an agreement is a contract?

OR

Define the term ‘acceptance’ explain the legal rules regarding a valid acceptance giving suitable example.

Q2) ‘A stranger to a contract can not sue’ discuss with exception to this rule.

OR

What are the rules relating to an agreement with a minor?

Q3) What is consent? When is a consent said to be free? Distinguish between coercion and undue influence?

OR

Discuss in brief, “The Agreement expressly declared to be void” under the Indian Contract Act.

Q4) Explain the principles laid down in the following any two cases.

a) Carlill V. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

b) Hochester V. De La Tour.

c) Balfour V. Balfour.

Q5) Write short notes on any two of the following :

a) Contingent Contract.

b) Discharge of Contract by operation of law.

c) Suit for damages.

Q6) Write any two of the following with reference to Specific Relief Act.

a) What is specific performance? In what cases can a specific performance

of a contract be enforced?

b) Who may obtain specific performance of a Contract?

c) Injunction. 

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