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Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

A is a dancer. She contracts with B to dance in a programme. But before due date of programme,  A dies. This contract is performed  _________.

  1. by A's legal heir

  2. by A's close joined

  3. by B himself

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Contracts involving personal skill, such as dancing, are discharged by the death of the promisor. Since the performance depends on the personal qualifications of the promisor, the contract cannot be performed by legal heirs.

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In case of reciprocal promises, which is not applicable?

  1. They can perform simultaneously

  2. They cannot perform simultaneously

  3. They can be fixed by the parties to the Contract

  4. As depending upon the nature of the Contract

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Reciprocal promises can be performed simultaneously, or the order can be fixed by the parties or the nature of the contract. The statement that they cannot perform simultaneously is incorrect as it contradicts the standard provisions for reciprocal promises.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

If no time is specified for performance of a Contract, it must be performed with in a reasonable time. " Reasonable time" means __________.

  1. which seems reasonable to the promisor

  2. which seems reasonable to the promise

  3. which is determined as reasonable by a third party

  4. which is reasonable under the facts and circumstances of the case

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Reasonable time is a question of fact. It is not determined by the subjective opinion of one party or a third party, but by the specific circumstances surrounding the contract.

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Whether time is  the essence of the contract depends on _________.

  1. the intention of the parties

  2. the facts and circumstances of each separate case

  3. the provisions of law

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Whether time is of the essence depends on the intention of the parties, the nature of the contract, and the facts and circumstances of the case. All these factors are relevant.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

If time is the essence of the contract and the Promisor fails to perform the contract by the specified time, the contract _________.

  1. becomes void

  2. remains valid

  3. becomes voidable at the instance of the Promisee

  4. becomes unenforceable

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

If time is of the essence and the promisor fails to perform by the specified time, the contract becomes voidable at the option of the promisee. The promisee can choose to accept late performance or treat the contract as ended.

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A Contract entered between Promisor and Promisee becomes impossible to perform due to destruction of subject matter. In this case __________.

  1. promisee is entitled for compensation

  2. contract continues to be valid

  3. contract is void

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the doctrine of frustration, if the subject matter of a contract is destroyed without the fault of either party, the contract becomes void as it is impossible to perform.

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Change in some or all terms of the Contract is ______.

  1. novation

  2. alteration

  3. merger

  4. rescission

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alteration refers to a change in one or more of the terms of a contract, while the parties remain the same. Novation involves the substitution of a new contract or parties.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

Novation of a contract under Indian Contract Act, means _______.

  1. cancellation of contract

  2. alteration of the contract

  3. the renewal of original contract

  4. substitution of a new contract in place of original contract

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Novation occurs when a new contract is substituted for an existing one, either between the same parties or with new parties, thereby discharging the original contract.

Multiple choice commerce performance of contract who will perform the contract performance, discharge, breach and remedies of contract business law and contract act

The original contract need not  be performed if there is _________.

  1. rescission of contract

  2. novation of contract

  3. alteration of contract

  4. all of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rescission, novation, and alteration all result in the original contract being discharged or modified, meaning the original terms no longer need to be performed as they were.