Topics Of Law - Class 12 Commerce Legal Studies - Extra Questions

Solve.
S knew that on account of his criticism of the plays in the past, he would not be allowed entry to the performance of a play at the theatre. The managing director of the theatre gave instructions that no ticket should be sold to S.S, however, obtained a ticket through one of his friends. On being refused admission to the theatre, he sued for damages for breach of contract. Discuss the legal position. 

Solution:
Section to which the given problem relates: Section 22.
Decision:
S is not entitled to claim any damages.
Reason:
There was no contract between the theatre company and S as the theatre company never intended to contract with S. contract with S.
Leading case: Said v. Butt


Solve.
A.agreed to pay B Rs.  50,000 if B marries C. C was already married to D at the time of agreement. State the legal position.

Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Section 36.
Decision: Such agreement is void and hence not enforceable by law.
Reason: Marriage of B to C is impossible at present.


Solve.
X promised to marry Y only and none else, and to pay Rs. 1,00,000 in default. X married Z. Y claimed? Rs 1,00,000 but X refused to pay. State the legal position.

Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Section 26.
Decision: V cannot recover anything from X.
Reason: The agreement between X and V was in restraint of marriage.


Solve :
X contracted with Y to write a book in 12 volumes for Rs. 1,00,000 payable on the completion of the whole work. Discuss the legal position in each of the following alternative cases:
(a) If after completion and delivery of six volumes, Y abandoned the publication.
(b) If after completion and delivery of six volumes, X died.

Solution: Case (a) X is entitled to claim compensation for the work already done on quantum merit basis.
Leading case: Planche V. Colburn
Case (b) : X's legal representatives are not entitled to claim compensation for the work already done by X because the contract to write a book in 12 volumes is an indivisible contract.


An astronaut is a ?

An astronaut is a person who is specially trained to travel into outer space. Astronauts aboard a spacecraft may have different responsibilities. Typically there is a commander who leads the mission and a pilot. Other positions may include flight engineer, payload commander, mission specialist, and science pilot. 


Solve.
X chartered  a ship to Y which was described in the Charter party and was represented to,:him as being not more than 2,800 tonnage register. It turned out that the registered tonnage was 3,045 tons. Y refused to accept the ship in fulfillment of the charter party. Y's action valid? 

Solution:
Section to which the given problem relates: Section 18.
Decision:
Y was entitled to avoid the Chartered party.
Reason:
X made erroneous statements as to tonnage.
Leading case: The Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. v. Soonderdas Dhrumsy


Solve.
X promises to drop prosecution which he has instituted against Y for robbery and Y promises to restore the value of the things taken. Is this agreement valid?

Solution: Section to which the given problem relates: Section 23.
Decision: This agreement is void.
Reason: The object of this agreement is unlawful.
[Leading case: William v. Bayley]



The Indian Partnership Act was passed in the year _______ to regulate the affairs of the partnership firms.

The Indian partnership act was passed in the year 1932 to regulate all the affairs of a partnership firm so that there is no disputes between the partners and the firms can be established under some regulatory bodies.


A, B and C jointly promise to pay D a sum of Rs. $$3,000$$. C is compelled to pay the whole. A is insolvent but his assets are sufficient to pay one half of his debts. Discuss C's rights.

C is entitled to receive Rs. $$500$$ from A's estate and Rs. $$1250$$ from B.


A contracts with B to execute certain builder's work for a fixed price. B supplying the scaffolding or timber, necessary for the work. B refuses to furnish any scaffolding or timber, and the work cannot be executed. Should A execute the work?

No.


Solve.
X agrees to let his flat to Y for use as a gambing den on a monthly rent of Rs. 10,000.after 3 months, Y stops making the payment of rent. Advise X.

X cannot recover anything. The agreement between X and Y is void because the object of the agreement is unlawful.


Solve.
X agrees to pay Rs. 100,000 to if Y does, not many thoughout his life. Y promises not to marry at all but later on X refuses to pay Rs.  1,00,000. Advise Y.

Y cannot recover anything. The agreement between X and Y is in restraint of marriage which has been expressly declared void under Section 26 of the Indian Contract Act.


Class 12 Commerce Legal Studies Extra Questions