Topic: Indian Contract Act, 1872
Question 1
(A) Explain the - term Quasi Contracts' and state their characteristics
(5 Marks)
(8) A, an Indian, contracts to marry B. A is already married - a- fact of which B was
unaware. A breaks his promise in course of time. Thereupon B brings a suit against A
for a breach of contract. A pleads that his promise is impossible of being performed
as the law ofthe country does not permit polygamy. Can A get away with plea?
(S Marks)
Question 2
(A) To forma valid contract, consideration must be adequate". Comment.
(4 Marks)
(B) Mr. Rich aspired to get a self-portrait made by an artist. He went to the
workshop of Mr. C an artist and asked whether he could sketch the former's
portrait on oil painting canvass. Mr. C agreed to the offer and asked for Rs.
50,000 as full advance payment for the above creative work. Mr. C clarified that
the painting shall be completed in 10 sittings and shall take 3 months.
On reaching to the workshop for the 6th sitting, Mr. Rich was informed that Mr. C
became paralyzed and would not be able to paint for near future. Mr. C had a son
Mr. K who was still pursuing his studies and had not taken up his father's
profession yet?
Discuss in light of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
(i) Can Mr. Rich ask Mr. K to complete the artistic work in lieu of his father?
(i) Could Mr. Rich ask Mr. K for refund of money paid in advance to his father?
(6 Marks)
Question 1
(A) Explain the - term Quasi Contracts' and state their characteristics
(5 Marks)
(8) A, an Indian, contracts to marry B. A is already married - a- fact of which B was
unaware. A breaks his promise in course of time. Thereupon B brings a suit against A
for a breach of contract. A pleads that his promise is impossible of being performed
as the law ofthe country does not permit polygamy. Can A get away with plea?
(S Marks)
Question 2
(A) To forma valid contract, consideration must be adequate". Comment.
(4 Marks)
(B) Mr. Rich aspired to get a self-portrait made by an artist. He went to the
workshop of Mr. C an artist and asked whether he could sketch the former's
portrait on oil painting canvass. Mr. C agreed to the offer and asked for Rs.
50,000 as full advance payment for the above creative work. Mr. C clarified that
the painting shall be completed in 10 sittings and shall take 3 months.
On reaching to the workshop for the 6th sitting, Mr. Rich was informed that Mr. C
became paralyzed and would not be able to paint for near future. Mr. C had a son
Mr. K who was still pursuing his studies and had not taken up his father's
profession yet?
Discuss in light of the Indian Contract Act, 1872?
(i) Can Mr. Rich ask Mr. K to complete the artistic work in lieu of his father?
(i) Could Mr. Rich ask Mr. K for refund of money paid in advance to his father?
(6 Marks)
