'A' and 'B' contract to marry each other. Before the time is fixed for the marriage, 'A' goes mad. Test the validity of the contract.by Admin Legal Bites 28 Jan 2022 4:22 AM IST
“Time is the essence of the contract” Discuss. What would be the effect of the breach of the covenant as to time?by Admin Legal Bites 28 Jan 2022 4:20 AM IST
An agreement for partnership containing a clause that a partner shall not carry on any business other than that of the firm while he is a partner is void in view of section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 11:53 AM IST
What is the relevance of consideration to the validity and performance of a contract? Indicate the different types of considerations supported by instances. In what circumstances can a valid agreement be made without consideration?by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 11:51 AM IST
"Though consideration need not be adequate, it must be real. It must be something which is of some value in the eye of the law.” Briefly examine the statement.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 11:50 AM IST
Consideration | 'A', an old lady, granted an estate to her daughter 'B', with the condition that 'B' should pay an annuity of Rs. 5000/- to A’s brother, 'C'…. 'C' sues 'B' for breach of contract. Decide giving reasons. Also, refer to decided cases.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 11:48 AM IST
Anticipatory breach | 'A', a singer contracts with 'B', the manager of a theatre for two nights every week during the next two months. 'B' agreed to pay 'A' Rs 500/- for every night. On the sixth night, 'A' wilfully absents from the theatre, and 'B' in consequence, rescinds the contract. Are 'A' and 'B' entitled to claim any compensation? If so, for what? And under what provisions of the law?by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 10:18 AM IST
"The parties to a contract must either perform or offer to perform their respective promises unless such performance is dispensed with or excused under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 or of any other law.” Explain the statement in light of the provisions of the Act relating to the performance of contracts.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 10:11 AM IST
Reciprocal obligations | In a suit for damages for non-delivery of linseed upon a contract, the terms of which as to the payment were cash on delivery, part delivery had been made by the defendants, and a sum of Rs. 1,000/- had been paid on account, by the plaintiff. The plaintiffs then made a claim… Can the defendants rescind the contract? Decide.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 10:05 AM IST
Obligation of parties to contract | 'A' promises to paint a picture for 'B' by a certain day at a certain price 'A' died before the day. Whether the contract can be enforced against A’s representatives?by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 10:03 AM IST
Anticipatory breach of contract | 'A' was due to perform a contract on 1st May 1970, but on 20th April repudiated his obligation. On 26th April, the contract became illegal through a change in the law. 'B', the other party to the contract, filed a suit for breach of contract on 30th April 1970. Discuss.by Admin Legal Bites 20 Jan 2022 10:02 AM IST
