LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (Self Supporting Course) SNAP TEST CO 3500 - BUSINESS LAW – I Time : 1.00 Hour Date : 13/10/2003. Marks : 20 SECTION – A (Without Choice) State whether the following statements are (True / False) ( 10 x 1 = 10 marks ) ( 3 x 1 = 3 marks ) 1. The event in a contingent contract may be certain (or) uncertain. 2. Tender means actual performance is involved. 3. In case of Several Joint Promissors, the promisee can demand the performance from anyone (or) more of joint promisors. Match the following (4 x 1 = 4 marks) 4. (i) Rescission (a) Relinquishment of rights (ii) Remission (b) Substitution of new contract (iii) Waiver (c) accepting lesser fulfillment of promise (iv) (d) Cancellation of Contract. Novation Choose the Correct Answer ( 3 x 1 = 3 marks) 5. Anticipatory breach involves (occurs) a) b) c) d) 6. Payment of interest at compound rate is a) b) c) d) 7. After the performance is due before the performance is due at the time of performance None of these a penalty not a penalty Payment of higher rate of interest (compound) is a penalty both (b) and (c) Quasi – contracts include a) b) c) d) Right to recover the Price of necessaries supplied Right to recover for non-gratuitous act. Responsibility of finder of goods. All the above. SECTION - B Answer any FIVE of the following; 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. ( 5 x 2 = 10 marks ) What is wagering agreement? Define “Restitution”. Write a note on reciprocal promise. What do mean by supervening impossibility? What is meant by liquidated damage? What is quantum Merit? “Actual Breach of Contract” – Explain the concept. $$$$$$$$$$$$