Property Law
UNIT
– I (Marks : 15)
1.
“The General rule is that property of any
kind may be transferred”. Explain the statements with exceptions. (January 2011)
2.
Discuss the exceptions to the rule “all
kinds of properties are transferable”. (December 2012)
3.
“All kinds of properties are transferable”
Comment (June 2011)
4.
Explain the Concepts of ‘immovable
property’ and ‘transfer of property’ (June 2011)
5.
Explain the provisions of Transfer of
Property Act, 1882 relating to direction for accumulation of income. (January 2011)
6.
Define transfer of property and discuss
what passes to transferee on transfer of property. (January 2012)
7.
Transfer of Property Act applies to
transfer inter vivos. But transfer for the benefit of an unborn person
is an exception to this rule – Explain. (January 2012)
8.
“Transfer of Property Act applies to
transfer inter vivos, but transfer for the benefit of an exception to
this role”. Discuss. (June
2013)
9.
Explain the provisions relating to conditions
in restraint of enjoyment of the property transferred absolutely ; with
exceptions. (June/July
2012)
10. Discuss
the doctrine of constructive notice with the help of leading cases. (June/July 2012)
11. “A
person is said to have notice” of a fact when he actually knows that fact or
when, but for wilful abstention from an inquiry or search which he ought
to have made or gross negligence, he would have known it”. Explain the
statement with the help of decided cases. (December 2012)
12. Discuss
‘Rule against perpetuity’. State exceptions if any to the rule. (June 2013)
13. Discuss
‘Rule against perpetuity’. State exceptions if any to the rule. (June 2010)
14. Define
& distinguish ‘vested interest’ and ‘contingent interest’ (June 2010)
UNIT
– I (Marks : 5)
1.
Write note on transfer of property. Marks : 5 (December 2012)
2.
Write note as “Direction for accumulation”
of income. (December
2012)
3.
Write note on Duration for Accumulation. (June 2010)
4.
Write a note on condition restraining
alienation. (June
2013)
5.
Write note on condition restraining
alienation. (January
2012)
6.
‘X’ sells
his house to ‘Y’ with a condition that ‘Y’ should not alienate it without the
consent of ‘X’. Is this condition valid ? Marks : 5 (January 2011)
7.
A property is transferred to ‘A’ for life, then
to his first son (unborn) for life and then to ‘B’ absolutely. Is the transfer
valid ? (January 2011)
8.
‘A’ makes an absolute gift of a house to ‘B’
with a direction that ‘B’ shall reside in it . Is the transfer valid. Give
reason. Marks : 5 (January 2012)
9.
‘A’ sells
property to B subject to condition that B should not sell the property during A’s life time. Is the
condition valid ? Marks : 5 (June/July 2012)
10. ‘A’
orally grants to ‘B’ for Rs. 10,000 the right to catch and carry away fish from
his lake. Is the grant valid ? (June/July 2012)
11. ‘A’
makes an absolute gift of house to ‘B’ with a direction that ‘B’ shall reside
in it. Is the transfer valid. Give reason. (June 2013)
12. ‘Mango
tree’, is it movable or immovable? Decide (June 2011)
13. ‘A’,
grandson of ‘B’ is expecting legacy under ‘B’s will. During the lifetime of B,
A transfers his expectancy to C. Is it valid? Decide. (June 2011)
14. X.
transfers his property to Y in trust, for X’s life and the life of his intended
wife successfully and after their death for the
eldest son of the intended marriage for life, therefore for X’s second
son absolutely. Decide the validity of the transfer. (June 2010)
UNIT
– II Marks : 15
1.
Discuss the provisions of Transfer of
Property Act relating to the transfer of property by the ostensible
owner. (January 2011)
2.
Who is an Ostensible owner ? when can a
transferee get a good title against the real owner ? (June 2013)
3.
Who is an Ostensible owner ? when can a
transference from him will get a good title against the real owner ? (June 2011)
4.
Explain the protection given in respect of
improvements made by bona fide holders under defective titles. (January 2011)
5.
“He who seeks equity must do equity” How
far this maxim provide relief where improvements made by bonafide holders
under defective title ? Explain. (December 2012)
6.
Explain the circumstances under which creditors
can set aside a transfer as fraudulent. (January 2012)
7.
Elucidate the doctrine of ‘Lis pendens’
as provided under the Transfer of property Act. (January 2012)
8.
Explain the conditions for application of ‘Doctrine
of Lis pendens’. (June/July
2012)
9.
Explain the doctrine of ‘Lis pendens’
with suitable illustrations. (June 2010)
10. Discuss
the provisions relating to the doctrine of election. (June/July 2012)
11. Discuss
the doctrine of Election. Are there any differences between Indian
doctrine and English doctrine of Election ?
(December 2012)
12. Explain
the doctrine of election. State the differences between Indian doctrine
of election and English doctrine of election. (June 2011)
13. Discuss
the doctrine of part-performance. State the differences between Indian
Law and English Law and English Law of part-performance. (June 2013)
14. Discuss
the doctrine of part-performance. State the differences between Indian
Law and English Law and English Law of part-performance. (June 2010)
UNIT
– II Marks : 5
1.
Write note on ‘apportionment’. (January 2012)
2.
Write a note on transfer by ostensible owner. (June/July 2012)
3.
Write a note on fraudulent transfer. (June 2013)
4.
Write a note on ‘Priority’ (June 2011)
5.
Write note on fraudulent transfer. (June 2010)
6.
‘A’
transfers to ‘B’ an estate to which ‘C’ is entitled, and as a part of the same
transaction gives ‘C’ a coal mine. ‘C’ takes the coal mine and exhausts it. Has
‘C’ confirmed the transfer of his estate to ‘B’ ? (January
2011)
7.
‘A’ sues ‘B’ in respect of a house in ‘B’s
possession. During the pendency of suit ‘B’ sells the house to ‘C’. ‘A’ suit is
decreed. Is ‘C’ bound by the decree. (January 2011)
8.
‘A’ ‘B’ and ‘C’ are the co-owners of a land that
is subject to mortgage, ‘C’ transfers his share to ‘D’. What is the legal
effect of this transfer ?
(January 2012)
9.
‘A’ sells property to ‘B’ with a covenant that
‘B’ should construct a road across the property for the convenience of A’s
neighbours. B transfers the property to C who is aware of the Covenant. C
refuse to construct the road. Can A
enforce the covenant against C ? (June/July 2012)
10. ‘A’
lets a house to ‘B’ at a rent of ` 1,000. Subsequently ‘A’ sold it to ‘C’. When
rent becomes due ‘B’ pays it to ‘A’. Next day ‘C’ demands rent from ‘B’. When
can ‘C’ recover rent and when ‘C’ can not recover rent from ‘B’ ? Decide. (December 2012)
11. Ramya
purchased property in the name of Sowmya. Several times Sowmya mortgaged it and
redeemed. Then Sowmya sold it to Sanjana. Will Sanjana get a good title against
Ramya ? Decide. (December
2012)
12. ‘A’
transfers to ‘B’ an estate to which ‘C’ is entitled, and as a part of the same
transaction gives ‘C’ a coal mine. ‘C’ takes the coal mine and exhausts it. Has
‘C’ confirmed the transfer of his estate to ‘B’ ? (June 2013)
13. A
purchased a open plot from B. A believing that he had acquired absolute title,
constructed a house on that plot. Subsequently C. who is having better title,
evicts A from the property. Discuss the reliefs available to A. (June 2011)
14. Anand
transfers his properties X,Yand Z to Amar and by the same transaction, he
transfers Amar’s house to Anil. The transfer deed provides that property X is
transferred in lieu of Amar’s house. Amar intends to retain his house. Will he
loose property Y & Z ? Decide. (June 2010)
UNIT
– III Marks : 15
1.
Define mortgage. Explain the essentials
of a mortgage by deposit of title deeds. Marks : 15 (January 2011)
2.
“Once a mortgage is always a mortgage’.
Discuss. (January 2011)
3.
What is Mortgage ? Explain the essentials
of Mortgage. (January 2012)
4.
Explain the rights and liabilities of the
mortgagee in possession. (January 2012)
5.
Discuss the Rights and liabilities of a mortgage. (December 2012)
6.
Define Mortgage. Discuss mortgage by
conditional sale and English mortgage. State the differences if any ? (December 2012)
7.
Define Mortgage. Discuss the mortgager’s
right of redumption. (June
2011)
8.
Elucidate Mortgagor’s Right of Redemption and
Mortgagee’s Right of Foreclosure (June 2013)
9.
Elucidate Mortgagor’s Right of Redemption
and Mortgagee’s Right of Foreclosure (June 2010)
10. Explain
the principles of ‘Marshalling’ and ‘Contribution’. (June/July 2012)
11. Explain
doctrine of ‘marshalling’ and ‘Contribution’ in Mortgages. (June 2010)
12. Explain
the different kinds of mortgages that can be executed under the
Transfer of Property Act. (June/July 2012)
13. Discuss
different kinds of Mortgages. State the difference between ‘Mortgage
by conditional sale’ and ‘English Mortgage’. (June 2013)
14. Discuss
different kinds of Mortgages. State the difference between ‘Mortgage
by conditional sale’ and ‘English Mortgage’. (June 2011)
UNIT
– III Marks : 5
1.
Write a note on ‘charge’. (January 2011)
2.
Write note on charge. (June 2011)
3.
Write
note on charges. (December 2012)
4.
‘Write a
note on ‘simple mortgage’. (January 2011)
5.
Write a note on ‘simple mortgage’ and
mortgage by title deeds.
(June 2010)
6. Write
note on mortgagee’s power of sale without intervention of the court. (January 2012)
7.
Write note on mortgagee’s power of sale
without intervention of the court. (June 2013)
8.
Write note on ‘Foreclosure’. (January 2012)
9.
‘Redeem up-foreclose down’ elucidate. (June 2011)
10. Write
a note on subrogation. (June/July 2012)
11. Write
a note on ‘Right of Redemption’. (June/July 2012)
12. Write
note on clog on redemption. (December 2012)
13. Write
a note on ‘Prohibition of tacking’ (June 2013)
14. Write
a note on ‘Prohibition of tacking’ (June 2010)
UNIT
– IV Marks : 15
1.
Define sale. Distinguish it with contract
for sale. (January 2011)
2.
Define sale. Distinguish it with contract
for sale. (June 2013)
3.
Define Sale. What are the liabilities of
the seller before and after completion of sale ? Explain. (January 2012)
4.
Define sale.. Discuss seller’s rights and
liabilities. (June 2010)
5.
Define gift. Explain the essentials of a
valid gift. (June/July
2012)
6.
What is gift? When a gift may be revoked?
(June 2011)
7.
What is Lease ? How Lease may be
determined ? (December
2012)
8.
What is lease ? what are the rights of
lessee and lesor ? (June
2010)
9.
Explain the rights and liabilities of a lessor. (January 2011)
10. Discuss
the essentials of lease and state how leases are made(June 2013)
11. Discuss
the essentials of lease and state how leases are made. (January 2012)
12. Explain
the circumstances under which a lease can be determined. (June/July 2012)
13. Explain
the various modes of termination of leases (June 2011)
14. Discuss
the rights and liabilities of Seller. (December 2012)
UNIT
– IV Marks : 5
1.
Write note on Revocation of Gift. (January 2012)
2.
Write a note on onerous gift. (June/July 2012)
3.
Write a note on onerous gift. (June 2010)
4.
Write a note on Seller’s lien. (June/July 2012)
5.
Write a note on Universal Donee (June 2013)
6.
Write a note on Exchange (June 2013)
7.
Write a note on Exchange (June 2011)
8.
Write note on ‘actionable Claim’ (June 2011)
9.
‘A’ makes
a gift to ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’. ‘B’ and ‘C’ accept the gift, while ‘D’ refuses.
Decide the validity of the gift. Marks : 5 (January 2011)
10. ‘A’
lets a farm to ‘B’ for the life of ‘C’. ‘C’ dies, but ‘B’ continues in
possession with ‘A’ s consent. What is the effect of such possession ? (January 2011)
11. ‘A’
the lessor gives ‘B’ the lessee notice to quit the property leased. The notice
expires. ‘A’ accept the rent tended by ‘B’ which has become due in respect of
the property since the expiration of notice
Is the notice waived ? Give reason. Marks
: 5 (January 2012)
12. ‘A’
lets a farm to ‘B’ for life of ‘C’. ‘C’ dies but ‘B’ continues in possession
with A’s consent. What is the effect of continuence of ‘B’ with A’s consent ?
Decide. (December 2012)
13. ‘A’ has shares in ‘X’, a prosperous company
and also shares in ‘Y’ a
company under loss. Heavy calls are expected by company ‘Y’. ‘A’ gives shares
of both companies as gift to ‘B’.‘B’ wants to take shares in ‘X’ company only.
Advise him. Marks : 5 (December 2012)
14. A
lets a house to B for 5 years. B underlets the house to C at a Monthly rent of
Rs.1,000. The 5 years expire, but C contributes in possession of the house and
C tenders rent to A. A accepts the rent. What is the effect of acceptance of
rent upon A & C? Decide. (June 2010)
UNIT
– V Marks : 15
1.
Define Trust. Distinguish it with debt
and Bailment. (January 2011)
2.
Define ‘Trust’. Explain different kinds
of Trusts. (January 2012)
3.
Define trust. Explain different kinds
of trust. (June/July 2012)
4.
Define trust. State different kinds of
trust. (June 2013)
5.
Discuss the rights and liabilities of Beneficiary. (January 2012)
6.
Discuss the rights and liabilities of Beneficiary (June 2010)
7.
What are the duties and liabilities of Trustees
? (January 2011)
8.
What are the duties and liabilities of trustee
? (June/July 2012)
9.
What are the duties and liabilities of Trustee
? (June 2013)
10. What
are the rights and liabilities of Trustee? (June 2011)
11. What
are the essentials of a valid trust ? What are the differences between
(i) Trust and Bailment and (ii) Trust Agency ? (December 2012)
12. What
are the essentials of a valid trust? How trust is different from agency
and contract? (June
2011)
13. “No Trust shall fail for want of a
Trustee’s” Comment. (December
2012)
14. No
Trust shall fail for want of a Trustee’s” Comment (June 2010)
UNIT
– V Marks : 5
1.
Write a note on “Public Trust’. (January 2011)
2.
Write a note on “Public Trust’. (June 2013)
3. Write
note on duties of Trustee. (January 2012)
4.
Write a note on : Rights and liabilities of a Trustee. (December 2012)
5.
Write a note on ‘disabilities of trustees’.
(June/July 2012)
6.
Write a short note on Disabilities of
Trustees. (June 2010)
7.
Write a note on extinction of trust. (January 2011)
8.
Write note on Extinction of Trust. (January 2012)
9.
Write a note on extinction of trust (June 2011)
10. Write
a note on extinction of trust. (June/July 2012)
11. Write
a note on : Extinguishment of Trust. (December 2012)
12. How
trustees are appointed? (June 2013)
13. How
trustees are appointed (June 2011)
14. Write
short note on certain obligations in the nature of trust. (June 2010)
