1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Section 133 – Discharge of Surety by Variance in Terms […]
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14. ‘X’ holds a lease from ‘Y’, terminable on 3 months notice. ‘Z’ an unauthorized person gives a notice of termination to ‘X’ Can the notice be ratify by ‘Y’.
1. Facts of the Case The problem involves principles of agency under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, specifically dealing with unauthorized acts and ratification. 2. […]
13. ‘A’ lends a horse to ‘B’ for his own riding only. B allows C, a member of his family, to ride the horse. ‘C’ rides with care but the horse accidentally falls and is injured. Decide.
1. Facts of the Case The matter concerns whether ‘B’ violated the terms of the bailment by allowing another person to use the horse and […]
9. A gives silk to B a tailor, to be stitched into a coat. B promises ‘A’ to deliver the coat as soon as it is made and to give ‘A’ three months credit for the charges. Is B entitled to retain the Coal until the charges are paid.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Contract of Bailment (Sections 148–171, Indian Contract Act, 1872) b) […]
8. ‘D’ a carrier discovers that a consignment of tomatoes owned by ‘E’ has deteriorated badly before the destination is reached. He, therefore, sells that consignment for about a third of the market price. ‘E’ sues ‘D’ for damages. Decide.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Doctrine of Agency by Necessity b) Duty to Act in […]
7. ‘A’ stands as a surety for the good conduct of ‘B’. Who is employed in a cooperative society ‘B’. Misappropriates some money. The Bank excuses him without informing ‘A’ of ‘B’s misconduct, ‘B’ again misappropriates Rs. 50,000/- the society files a suit against ‘A’ on the strength of the guarantee. Decide giving reasons.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Section 133 – Discharge of Surety by Variance in Terms […]
6. ‘X’ helds a lease from Y, terminable on 3 months’ notice. ‘Z’ an athorised person gives a notice of termination to ‘X’. Can the notice be ratified by Y.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Doctrine of Ratification b) Acts Incapable of Ratification c) Case […]
5. ‘A’ lends a horse to ‘B’ for his own riding. B allows C a member of his family to ride the horse ‘C’ rides with care, but the horse accidently falls and is injured. Decide.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Nature of Bailment b) Duty of Bailee – Not to […]
1. A agrees to to indemnify ‘B’, a newspaper proprietor against claims arising out of the libel printed in the newspaper concerning a person of repute. Is this a valid agreement?
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Definition of Contract of Indemnity b) Lawfulness of Object and […]
53. Explain the effect of death, insanity and Insolvency of the principal or the Agent on a Contract of Agency
Understanding Agency and Its Termination Agency is a core concept in contract law, enabling a person, called the agent, to act on behalf of another, […]