Restraint of trade | ‘A’, a Doctor, employed another Doctor ‘B’ as assistant for a period of 3 years on a salary of Rs. 3,000/- per mensem. There was an agreement between ‘A’ & ‘B’ which provided that after the termination of his employment, ‘B’ shall not practice as a Doctor… ‘A’, thereupon, sued ‘B’ for the recovery of Rs. 50,000/-. Decide.by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:33 AM GMT
Performance of the contract | A contract is a contract from the date it is made and not from the date on which its performance is due’. Discuss with reference to statutory provisions and case law.by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:30 AM GMT
“The essential idea upon which the doctrine of Frustration is based is that of the impossibility of performance of the contract, in fact, impossibility and frustration are often used as an interchangeable expression.” Discuss. A Person entered into service… breach of contract. Is he liable?by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:25 AM GMT
Absolute restriction | "Every agreement, by which any party thereto is restricted absolutely from enforcing his rights under or in respect of any contract, by the usual legal proceedings in the ordinary tribunals, or which limits the time within which he may thus enforce his rights is, void to that extent.” Examine this statement in light of Section 28 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:24 AM GMT
Personal contract | Naresh engaged Mr. Vinay a well-known painter to paint a picture depicting a particular design for him. Naresh agreed to pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- as professional charges to Mr. Vinay. After completion of work… Mr. Vinay filed a suit for recovery of Rs. 10,000/- in civil court. Decide.by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:23 AM GMT
What do you understand by anticipatory breach of contract? M/s XYZ Textile enters into a contract with ABC Garment Showroom for the supply of 1000 pieces of cotton shirts at Rs. 400/- per shirt to be supplied on or before 31st December 2015. Later on… Discuss the remedies available to ABC Garment Showroom.by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:22 AM GMT
Restraint of trade | A forfeiture clause in the employment contract provides that “if a person engages in a competing business/service within two years period after leaving the company… Whether the clause is enforceable or is violative of Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act?by Admin Legal Bites 21 Feb 2022 9:21 AM GMT
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?by Admin Legal Bites 18 Feb 2022 6:23 AM GMT
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.by Admin Legal Bites 18 Feb 2022 5:44 AM GMT
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.by Admin Legal Bites 18 Feb 2022 5:44 AM GMT
