Osmania University LLB Question Papers - Semester I

Code No. 5551

FACULTY OF LAW LL.B. I Sem"Regular 3 YDC & 5 YDC Examination December - 2007 ' Subject: Law

Paper - I ,Indian Contract Act-I [Marks: 80 '

Time: 3 hours]

PART-A

(5x6=30 marks)

Ans\-ver any F ive of the follow ing in not more than 80 words. 1.

Acceptance

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Fraud

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Voidable contracts

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Remission

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Quantum meriut

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Consideration

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Eiquidated'damages

8, ' Prohibitory

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PART-B '

(2x15=30 marks)

Answer any Two of the following. ,

9.

Define consideration. His said that "A contract without consideration is void". Are there any ,exceptions to this rule? ,

10. Discuss the validity of contract with a minor.

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Code No. 5551 11.

Examine the grounds of impossibility of performance of contract.

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Does the law of contract impose any obligation on a person enjoying benefit of? non-gratuitous act of

person done for the former?

PART-C

(2x 10=20 marks)

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Answer a:ny Two of tae following . . .

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& Co., a firm of publishers. After

of a book for Y

the book and delivering all

, cQpies to Y & Co., X & Co. discovers for the first time that parts of the books are libelous. Y & Co. are now refusing to pay X & Co . the price:' Advice X & Co.

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ofR attached in execution ofamoney decree. The decree of fact against' another person of a similar name. In to save his' property from being sold away R paid the amount of the

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