Friday, 21 February 2014

Remoteness of damage

Explain the principle of “Remoteness of damages”, with special reference to Hadley Vs. Baxendale case

Damages Problem

A mate was engaged for lumpsum to be paid after the completion of voyage. The mate dies when only 2/3
rd of voyage was complete. His legal representatives claim damages on quantum merit basis. Decide.

“Specific relief is a judicial discretionary remedy”. Comment.

 “Specific relief is a judicial discretionary remedy”. Comment.

Who may obtain specific performance of contract under the Specific Relief Act ?

Who may obtain specific performance of contract under the
Specific Relief Act ?

Rectification of instruments

Rectification of instruments

What is injunction ?

What is injunction ?

“Damages are compensatory and not penal”. Elucidate.

“Damages are compensatory and not penal”. Elucidate.

Define breach of contract. Discuss kinds of breach of contract

Define breach of contract. Discuss kinds of breach of contract

Explain the doctrine of frustration with reference to decided cases.

Explain the doctrine of frustration with reference to decided cases.

Discuss the doctrine of public policy.

Discuss the doctrine of public policy.

“Certain persons are incompetent to contract”. Discuss.

“Certain persons are incompetent to contract”. Discuss.

Agreement Contract Problem

“A” agrees to sell his Luna to his friend for Rs. 4,000/- orRs. 5,000/-. His friend agrees to purchase. Is this agreement contract ?

Valid Contract Problem

“A” out of natural love and affection promises to give his son “B” Rs. 1,000 under a registered document. Is it a valid contract ?

“An agreement without consideration is void”. Discuss

“An agreement without consideration is void”. Discuss

Define offer. Explain the rules relating to valid offer.

 Define offer. Explain the rules relating to valid offer.