Exam Details
| Subject | law of contract-ii | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | b.a. ll.b. | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Hidayatullah National Law University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | April, 2017 | |
| City, State | chhattisgarh, raipur |
Question Paper
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END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-II
Law of Contract-II
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The marks carried by each
question are indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Contract of indemnity
b. Continuing guarantee
c. Rights of a surety
d. Discharge of surety's liability
e. Right of a Bailor
f. Personal liability of an agent
g. Implied warranties
h. Unpaid seller's lien
i. Partnership at will
j. Termination of agency
2. Define pledge and discuss the circumstances under which a valid pledge can be made by
persons other than owner of the goods.
Discuss the implications of the maxim 'delegatus non potest delegare' in relation to agency
and state the exceptions to the rule. (Marks
3. In what respect does a Joint Hindu Family doing business differ from a Partnership firm?
A partnership consisted of two partners. It was agreed that one of the partners will retire. Does
it amount to dissolution of the partnership at the retirement of partner? Give reasons.
(Marks
4. B and C were partners of a firm which was not registered. Firm brought a suit for the
recovery of debt due from X to the firm. B and C had sent an application to the Registrar of
firms in the prescribed form and all formalities were completed but the firm was not yet
registered. Firm brought a suit against X. Can suit proceed?
A lends money to B and who are partners of a firm, on the condition that he will be entitled
to one-third of the profits of the firm. Discuss the legal position of A. (Marks
5. Define "Sale of Goods" and distinguish it from 'Hire-Purchase'.
"The buyer acquires no better title to the goods than the seller had". In the light of given
statement discuss the statement and also point out the exceptions to this rule. (Marks
6. A agrees to sell B ten bales of Egyptian cotton out of 100 bales lying in his godown. The
godown had been destroyed by fire at the time of the contract. A is unaware of this fact. Who is to
bear the loss? Give reasons.
Distinguish between condition and warranty. When does condition become a warranty?
Explain by giving illustration. (Marks
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:- (Marks
a. Doctrine of Caveat emptor
b. General and particular lien
c. Substitute agent
END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-II
Law of Contract-II
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The marks carried by each
question are indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Contract of indemnity
b. Continuing guarantee
c. Rights of a surety
d. Discharge of surety's liability
e. Right of a Bailor
f. Personal liability of an agent
g. Implied warranties
h. Unpaid seller's lien
i. Partnership at will
j. Termination of agency
2. Define pledge and discuss the circumstances under which a valid pledge can be made by
persons other than owner of the goods.
Discuss the implications of the maxim 'delegatus non potest delegare' in relation to agency
and state the exceptions to the rule. (Marks
3. In what respect does a Joint Hindu Family doing business differ from a Partnership firm?
A partnership consisted of two partners. It was agreed that one of the partners will retire. Does
it amount to dissolution of the partnership at the retirement of partner? Give reasons.
(Marks
4. B and C were partners of a firm which was not registered. Firm brought a suit for the
recovery of debt due from X to the firm. B and C had sent an application to the Registrar of
firms in the prescribed form and all formalities were completed but the firm was not yet
registered. Firm brought a suit against X. Can suit proceed?
A lends money to B and who are partners of a firm, on the condition that he will be entitled
to one-third of the profits of the firm. Discuss the legal position of A. (Marks
5. Define "Sale of Goods" and distinguish it from 'Hire-Purchase'.
"The buyer acquires no better title to the goods than the seller had". In the light of given
statement discuss the statement and also point out the exceptions to this rule. (Marks
6. A agrees to sell B ten bales of Egyptian cotton out of 100 bales lying in his godown. The
godown had been destroyed by fire at the time of the contract. A is unaware of this fact. Who is to
bear the loss? Give reasons.
Distinguish between condition and warranty. When does condition become a warranty?
Explain by giving illustration. (Marks
7. Write short notes on any two of the following:- (Marks
a. Doctrine of Caveat emptor
b. General and particular lien
c. Substitute agent
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