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Section 40 | Defendant, a female, agreed to pay Rs. 5000/- to the plaintiff in consideration of the latter having the former trained in the art of singing and dancing at his own cost. It was found that the plaintiff’s sister… How would you decide on the controversy?

Reasonable Compensation | In some contracts, it would be impossible for the court to assess the compensation arising from the breach..... Do you agree? Give reasons.

Bound by law | 'B' holds agricultural land on lease from ‘A’ the landlord. 'A' was in arrears of land revenue payable to the Government. The land was advertised for sale by the Government Consequent to the sale… Can 'B' recover the same from 'A'? Decide.

The plaintiff invited tenders for the supply of 1000 pairs of woolen socks. The defendant submitted a tender offering to supply the goods, as per the sample sent with the tender form, at a certain price… Decide the case, giving reasons for your judgment.

Stipulation by way of Penalty | 'A' borrows Rs.100/- front 'B' and gives him a bond for Rs. 200/-, payable by five yearly installments of Rs. 40/- with a stipulation that in default of payment of any installment, the whole shall become due. Can 'A' get any relief?

Every party injured by the breach of a contract may bring an action for damages and every action for damages raises certain problems. Discuss the problem raised in every action for damages.

When a contract has been broken, is a party, who suffers from such breach, entitled to compensation, and in what circumstances? What are liquidated damages? What is a stipulation by way of penalty?

Mitigation of Loss | The rule regarding a person’s responsibility to mitigate his damages is not an absolute rule, explaining the principle, respond to the above statement.

Claim for necessaries | Solve the problem referring to relevant law: ‘A’ supplies ‘B’, who is a lunatic, with necessaries suitable to his condition in life. ‘A’ is entitled to be reimbursed from ‘B’s property

Consideration of promise | Two seamen deserted a ship and the remaining seamen agreed to take the ship to the port in return for extra wages. The ship safely reaches the port. Are they entitled to extra wages?

Expressed or Implied Authority | 'A' is a teacher in a degree college and 'B' is his wife. 'A' goes to Germany on study leave for one year. In A’s absence, 'B' maintains herself with the money sent by 'A'… Which of these goods 'A' is bound to pay the price?

Frustration of the contract | An electrical company entered into a contract with a fertilizer company… Can the supplier back out of the contract on this ground? Discuss with reference to the relevant provisions of law.