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, […]
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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 […]
20. A entrusted some books to B for binding B promised to complete the work and return the same within ten days. B failed to return the books within the agreed time. Subsequently the books were burnt in an accidental fire. Can A recover damages for the loss from B? Decide
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Nature of the Contract – Bailment The transaction between A […]
19. A directs B his agent to buy a certain house form him. B tells A that, it can’t be bought at it is already sold out, but buys the house for himself. A came to know about the travel committed by B. Can A compel B to sell the house to himself? Decide.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered a) Section 217 – Right of Principal to Benefits Gained by […]
15. ‘A’ stands as a surety for the good conduct of ‘B’. Who is employed in a Bank. ‘B’ misappropriates some moneys. The bank excuses him without informing ‘A’ of ‘B’ is misconduct B again misappropriates Rs. 50,000/-, The bank files a suit against ‘A’ on the strength of 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 […]
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 […]