Saturday, August 01, 2009

Contract Act_Practical Problems_100

A, who was a tailor, delivered a sewing machine and some cloth to B Transport Co. to be sent to a place where he expected to carry on his business at high profit by reason of a forthcoming festival. Through the fault of B Transport Co. goods were delayed and delivered much after the conclusion of the festival. A had not given any notice to B. Transport Co. of his special purpose. A claims as damages the expenses of traveling upto the place of festival and of staying there and loss of profits which he would have earned. Discuss the principles applicable for measure of damages in this case.

Contract Act_Practical Problems_99

Because of disagreements, quarrels and disputes between an old father and his modern young son, father by written agreement duly attested by Notary promises to pay Rs. 15000/- p.m. to his son for living separately. Do the following facts create contractual obligations ?

Contract Act_Practical Problems_98

A is the owner of a farm house in Delhi known as Bumper Farms. B being interested
in purchasing the same sent a telegram to A, “Will you sell me Bumper Farms? Telegraph the lowest case price.” A in reply telegraphed. “Lowest price for Bumper Farms Rs. 25 crores.” B sent another telegram to A saying, I agree to buy Bumper Farms for Rs. 25 crores.” Whether exchange of telegraphs create the contract ? Why ?