Indian Contract Act, 1872 Overview
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What differentiates a contract from an agreement?

  • Agreements always include consideration.
  • Contracts have no legal enforceability.
  • Contracts must meet specific validity criteria. (correct)
  • All agreements are enforceable by law.

    • Which type of contract is unenforceable due to missing legal requirements?

  • Valid Contract
  • Voidable Contract
  • Express Contract
  • Unenforceable Contract (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of consideration in a contract?

  • It can be past, present, or future. (correct)
  • It may come from a third party.
  • Consideration must always be adequate.
  • It must be lawful but need not be real.

    • Which option correctly defines free consent in the context of contract law?

    <p>Consent given without coercion or deception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would a contract be considered void?

    <p>The contract is for an illegal purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contract involves both parties exchanging promises?

    <p>Bilateral Contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates a situation where the doctrine of privity of contract applies?

    <p>Only parties to the contract can enforce it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a quasi-contract?

    <p>One party receiving benefits despite not having a formal contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental requirement for an agreement to be considered enforceable as a contract?

    <p>It must create legal obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT required for a valid contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872?

    <p>Parol evidence rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is essential for the consent to be considered free under the Indian Contract Act?

    <p>No coercion or undue influence must be involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'consideration' refer to in the context of a contract?

    <p>The benefit or value exchanged between parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the essential elements of a valid contract?

    <p>The purpose of the agreement must not contravene any law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'competency of parties' refer to in a valid contract?

    <p>Parties must be legally capable of entering a contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can render a contract void?

    <p>It includes a minor as one of the parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met concerning the performance of a contract?

    <p>The performance should be achievable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of coercion was recognized in the case of Chikkam Ammiraju v.Chikkam Seshamma?

    <p>Threat to commit suicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would typically be considered as undue influence?

    <p>A doctor using their authority to induce a patient into a contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes fraud in contract law?

    <p>Intentional misrepresentation of facts to deceive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome for contracts resulting from innocent misrepresentation?

    <p>They can be rescinded by the aggrieved party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mistake can lead to the contract being rendered void?

    <p>Mutual mistake about a material fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of agreements are considered void under Section 27?

    <p>Agreements in restraint of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following agreements is not void under the law?

    <p>Agreements with reasonable trade restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential feature of contingent contracts as specified in Section 31?

    <p>They depend on a certain future event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of quasi-contracts?

    <p>To prevent unjust enrichment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section deals with the recovery of expenses for providing essentials to an incapable person?

    <p>Section 68</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of remedy provides a token amount for a breach that did not cause substantial loss?

    <p>Nominal damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In joint promises, what right does a promisor have if they fulfill the entire obligation?

    <p>Right to contribution from co-promisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a contract being discharged by frustration?

    <p>The contract becomes void due to impossibility of performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which remedy involves compelling the breaching party to fulfill their contractual obligations?

    <p>Specific performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens under Section 72 when money is paid by mistake?

    <p>Recovery of the money can be sought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of damages are awarded for egregious conduct in contract law?

    <p>Punitive damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation does the doctrine of frustration primarily address?

    <p>Unforeseen events making obligations impossible or radically changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario best exemplifies 'actual impossibility' under the doctrine of frustration?

    <p>A rented venue is destroyed in a fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the doctrine of quantum meruit be applied?

    <p>When there is partial performance accepted by one party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of breach occurs when one party indicates before the due date that they will not fulfill their obligations?

    <p>Anticipatory Breach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of damages aims to cover indirect losses that were foreseeable at the time of the contract?

    <p>Special Damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential remedy available for a breach of contract according to the Specific Relief Act, 1963?

    <p>Court orders for specific performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of Cutter v. Powell, what principle was established regarding contract performance?

    <p>Partial performance can justify partial payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a legal impossibility in contractual obligations?

    <p>A contract becoming unlawful due to changes in the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'apparent authority' of an agent?

    <p>Authority based on third-party perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle allows a party who has made a mistaken payment to recover funds?

    <p>Unjust Enrichment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case did the court establish that exclusion clauses must be communicated at the time of the contract?

    <p>Olley v.Marlborough Court Hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'novation' refer to in contract law?

    <p>Replacement of an existing contract with a new one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur for a claim of unjust enrichment to be valid?

    <p>There must be enrichment at another's expense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the implications when time is stated as the essence of a contract?

    <p>Failure to perform on time constitutes a breach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a principal be held liable in agency relationships?

    <p>For acts conducted within the agent’s prescribed authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal concept addresses the issue of unequal bargaining power in standard form contracts?

    <p>Unconscionability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indian Contract Act, 1872

    • Contract (Section 2(h)): An agreement enforceable by law. Essential elements include an agreement and enforceability by law
    • Agreement (Section 2(e)): Every promise and set of promises forming the consideration for each other. Key elements include promise and consideration
    • Essential Elements of a Valid Contract (Section 10): A valid contract must meet these conditions: offer and acceptance; free consent; competency of parties; lawful consideration; lawful object; intention to create legal obligations; certainty; and possibility of performance.
    • Offer and Acceptance: An offer is a willingness to do or abstain from doing something with the intention to obtain assent; acceptance signifies assent of the offer by the person to whom the offer was made.
    • Free Consent (Section 13): Agreement must be a result of free consent; both parties agreeing to the same thing in the same sense without coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.
    • Competency of Parties (Section 11): Parties must be of sound mind and major (above 18 years of age)
    • Lawful Consideration (Section 23): Consideration must be lawful, not illegal, immoral or opposed to public policy; must not involve criminal activity or fraud
    • Lawful Object: The purpose of the agreement must not contravene any law.
    • Intention to Create Legal Obligations: Both parties intend to establish legal relationships
    • Certainty (Section 29): Agreement terms must be clear and unambiguous
    • Possibility of Performance (Section 56): Contractual obligations must be possible to perform

    Types of Contracts

    • Based on Enforceability: Valid, void, voidable, unlawful, unenforceable contracts
    • Based on Formation: Express and implied contracts
    • Based on Performance: Executed and executory contracts
    • Bilateral Contracts: Both parties exchange promises
    • Unilateral Contracts: One party performs while the other party makes a promise
    • Quasi Contracts: Not true contracts but legal obligations imposed to prevent unjust enrichment

    Doctrine of Privity of Contract

    • Only parties to a contract can enforce it. Exceptions exist for trusts, family arrangements, assignment of rights, and agency.

    Consideration

    • The price paid for the promise (quid pro quo)
    • Must be real and lawful but need not be adequate
    • Valid consent must be present, lacking consent through coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, and mistake make agreements voidable.

    Void Agreements (Section 2(g))

    • Contracts not enforceable by law. Examples include agreements in restraint of trade, marriage, and wagering agreements.

    Contingent Contracts (Section 31)

    • Contracts contingent on a future uncertain event. Example is an insurance policy

    Joint Promises (Sections 42-44)

    • Liability and rights of multiple parties in a contract

    Agency (Sections 182-238)

    • Relationships where one party (agent) acts on behalf of another (principal)

    Unlawful Considerations or Objects

    • Agreements that violate a law or are immoral.

    Breach of Contract and Remedies

    • Breaches of contract include actual and anticipatory breaches, for which the remedies include damages, specific performance, injunctions and restitution.

    Doctrine of Frustration (Section 56)

    • Unforeseen events that render contract impossible or radically change its nature

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