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Unit 1: Law of Contract

12. M mows L’s lawn without being asked by L to do so. L watches M do the work but does Notes
not attempt to stop him. Is L bound to pay any charges to M?
[Hint: Yes, L is bound to pay M a reasonable remuneration.]
13. C orally offered to pay A, an auto mechanic, ` 50 for testing a used car which C was about
to purchase from D. A agreed and tested the car. C paid A ` 50 in cash for his services. Is
the agreement between C and A (a) express or implied, (b) executed or executory, (c) valid,
void, voidable or unenforceable?
[Hint: The agreement is (a) express, (b) executed, and (e) valid.]

Answers: Self Assessment

1. implied contract 2. voidable contract 3. enforceable
4. illegal agreement 5. False 6. True
7. True 8. True

1.11 Further Readings

Books G. Vijayaragavan Iyengar (2007), Introduction to Banking, Excel Books, New Delhi.
S.S. Gulshan, Business Law, Third Edition, 2006, Excel Books, New Delhi.

S.S. Gulshan, Mercantile Law, Third Edition, 2006, Excel Books, New Delhi.

Online links http://business.gov.in/manage_business/contract_law.php

http://lawcommissionofi ndia.nic.in/1-50/Report13.pdf

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