CCSU BA LLB - Conract I - 2015 - Old Question Papers

LLB 3rd Semester Examination, December 2021
Contract - I
(General Principles of Contract)
(BL-3004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Define seller.
2. What is bilateral mistake of fact? What is its effect on contract?
3. Quantum meruit
4. Under what circumstances a contract becomes void?
5. Can penal damages by way of penality be awarded in Indian Contract Act?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What are the essential elements for the formation of a contract?
7. Explain the concept of General Offer with decided cases.
8. What are the legal rules related to an acceptance? Discuss.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Define and discuss the term 'consideration' under Indian law. What is the difference between English law and Indian law in this regards?
10. "In case of breach of contract the law of damages rests upon the contemplation in the minds of the parties at the time of entering into the contract." Elucidated and state under what circumstances special damages can be recovered for breach of contract.
11. "Minors are incapable to entering into a valid contract." Discuss with the help of case law.
12. Define wagering agreement and explain its essentials. Discuss with the help of decided cases. Also distinguish it from contingent contract.

13.  What do you mean by doctrine of frustration of contract? Explain its essential and specific grounds with reference to the decided cases.