1. Facts of the Case ‘A’, the owner of a watch, delivered it to ‘B’, a watch repairer, for the purpose of repairing it.‘B’ accepted […]
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35. 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 decree.
1. Facts of the Case X, the owner of a house, rented his property to Y under a rental agreement that could be terminated with […]
33. ‘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.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Section 124, Indian Contract Act, 1872 – Contract of Indemnity […]
31. ‘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’
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Bailment Defined – Section 148, Indian Contract Act, 1872 “A […]
29. ‘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’.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Competency to Contract – Section 11, Indian Contract Act, 1872 […]
27. ‘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.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Essentials of a Valid Contract (Section 10, Indian Contract Act, […]
26. 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?
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Sale of Goods Act, 1930 – Risk and Property Application: […]
24. ‘A’ holds a lease from ‘B’ terminable on three months’ notice. C without B’s authority, gives notice of termination to ‘A’. B ratifies the notice and files a suit for rejectment. ‘B’ is entitled to get decree or not.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Ratification under Indian Contract Act Key Requirement: b) Agency Law […]
22. ‘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.
1. Facts of the Case ‘Y’ appoints ‘A’ as his agent to sell certain goods. Acting within the scope of his apparent authority, ‘A’ negotiates […]
21. ‘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 contrac of guarantee.
1. Facts of the Case ‘B’ is indebted to ‘A’ for a certain amount. To secure this debt, ‘C’ acts as a surety for ‘B’s […]