business law case studies with solution

[LAW CASE STUDIES] November 10, 2013
CASE STUDIES OF
BUSINESS LAW
YATIN .P.PATIL
F.Y.MBA ; CORE D
Roll no: 013122
D.Y.PATIL DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CASE STUDY : 1

Mr. A Developed a shopping mall at Mumbai at the request of Mr. B
who is a municipal corporater. Mr. C makes agreement to pay Rs.
2,50,000. Mr. A accept the proposal of Mr. C. Is this an agreement or a
contract justify your answer.
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of consideration, which means the promises
executes the work at the desire or under the direction of the promisor
In this set case Mr. A developed a shopping mall at Mumbai with the prior request of
Mr. B who is a municipal corporater. Mr. C makes agreement to pay Rs. 2,50,000
and Mr. A accepted the proposal of Mr. C.
Case : Durgaprasad V/S Baldeo
In this case Mr. Durgaprasad constructed the market under the direction of municipal
corporater. market allotted to various person, Mr. baldeo was one of them. He made
an agreement that he will pay commission to Mr. Durgaprasad for the land allotment
in the market. But after this agreement Mr. Baldeo failed to pay money to Mr.
Durgaprasad hence Durgaprasad filed a case against baldeo.
Judgement :
As mentioned above A developed a shopping mall at Mumbai at the request of B
who is a municipal corporater C agree to pay Rs.2,50,000 to A as mentioned in the
above case C is the stranger between A and B so there is no valid consideration
between A and C because U/S 2 (D) anything is done voluntarily, there is no lawful
consideration.
CASE STUDY : 2

There is a constant quarrel between Ankita and Aniket due to which
there is a marital discord between two. As a part of settlement the
husband agrees to pay sum of Rs. 50,000 per month as maintenance
allowance of his wife. Provided she stays separately. Does the wife has
a claim to get that amount.
Ans :
executes the work at the desire or under the direction of the promisor. Consideration
is essential for the validity of an agreement i.e. in other words an agreement made
without consideration is void. However section 25 (1) that is natural love and
affection; deal with the exception of this rule.
In this set case there is a quarrel between Ankit and Ankita due to which there is a
marital discord between two. As a part of settlement the husband agrees to pay for
the maintenance allowances to his wife provided she stays separately.
Case : Rajlucky V/S Bhootnath
An agreement was entered into by a husband with his wife during quarrels and
disagreements, whereby the husband promised to give some property to wife. But
after this he refused to perform the action and here the agreement was held to be
void.
Judgement :
As mentioned above an agreement was entered in to by a Ankit with his wife Ankita
during their quarrels, whereby the husband agrees to pay the maintenance
allowances to his wife provided she stays separately. In the above case the
agreement held to be void because, under the circumstances, there was no natural
love and affection between parties. As per the exceptions under the consideration
section 25(1) love and affection states that agreement has to be made out of natural
love and affection and it should be between the parties standing near relationship to
each other. As we seen in this case nearness of relationship, however does not
necessarily import love and affection. Therefore there is no consideration made by
husband hence it is only an agreement and not a contract. Therefore it is a void
agreement hence husband need not have to pay compensation for the
separation.
CASE STUDY : 3

X in consideration of Rs. 5,00,000 from Y agrees to murder Z while
borrows the money from K who knowingly lends money to Y can K
recover this amount.
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of Fraud which means the active concealment
of a fact by a person having knowledge or belief of the fact. Fraud arises when there
is a false representation of a fact made with the knowledge that is false or without
belief in its truth or reckless not carrying whether it be true or false.
In this set case X in consideration of Rs. 5,00,000 from Y agrees to murder Z while
borrows the money from K who knowingly lends money to Y can K recover this
amount.
Judgement :
As mentioned above in this case x in consideration of Rs. 5,00,000 from Y agrees to
murder Z while borrows the money from k knowingly lends money to Y. in this case
K is not eligible to recover the amount, because according to section- 17 Fraud
arises when there is a false representation of a fact made with the knowledge that is
false or without belief in its truth or reckless not carrying whether it be true or false.
Here, Person who takes a risk even he knows that what he does may be dangerous
is comes under the fraud. K knows the fact behind landing money from him which is
used for dangerous event therefore K is fraud under section- 17
CASE STUDY : 4

A and B are friends. B treats A during A’s illness but does not accepts
payment from A for the treatment and A promises B’s son X to pay him
Rs. 1000. A being poor is unable to pay. X sues A for the money can X
recover.
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of consideration where the agreement between
X and A are not in the contract in the absence of consideration. The agreement can
be call it as contract if there is a consideration present in contract between 2 people.
In this case B treats A during his illness but it’s not a valid consideration since it is a
voluntary action performed by Mr. B
Judgement :
The agreement between X and A is not the contract in the absence of a
consideration. In this case X father B voluntarily treat A during his illness apparently
it is not a a valid consideration because it is voluntary, whereas consideration to be
valid must be given at the desire of the promisor under section 2(D) if it is a promise
to compensate a person who has voluntarily owe something from the promisor, as
per the exceptions the promisor must be to compensate a person who has himself
done something from the promisor and not to a person who has done nothing to the
promisor as the son X to whom the promisor was made did nothing for A so A’s
promise is not enforceable even under the exception.
Therefore X cant not recover the money from A
CASE STUDY : 5

Mr. X sees a book displayed in a shelf of a book shop with the price tag
of Rs.85. Mr, X tenders Rs.85 on the counter and asked for the book the
book seller refuses to sale saying that the book has already being sold
to someone else and he doesn’t have another copy of the book in the
stock. Is the book seller bound to sale the book to X?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of offer and invitation to an offer which means
the signification by one person to another of his willingness to enter in to a contract
with him on certain terms. It may be expressed or implied from the conduct of the
parties.
In this set case Mr. X wanted to purchase the book which is already sold to other
person therefore book seller refuses the proposal and refuse to sell the book
therefore x sue the bookseller.
Judgement :
As mentioned above as per the section 2(a) says when one person signifies to
another his willingness to do or to abstain from doing anything, with a view to
obtaining assent of that other to such act or abstinence, he is said to make a
proposal. Every expression of willingness of a person to enter into a contract may
not be an offer in the legal sense. Therefore, an offer must be distinguished from
invitation to offer. Many statements which appear to be offer are not really offers but
mere invitation to offer. In this case purchaser makes the offer. Books are not offers
and its already being sold to the other party hence it is not legal action to sale the
particular sold copy to the other party.
Therefore book seller is not bound to sale the book to X
CASE STUDY : 6

B offers to sale his car to A for rs.95,000. A accepts to purchase it for
94,000 B refuse to sale the car for 94,000. Subsequently A agrees to
purchase the car for 95,000 but B refuses to sale. A sues for the specific
performance of contract will he succeed?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of offer and invitation to an offer which means
the signification by one person to another of his willingness to enter in to a contract
with him on certain terms. It may be expressed or implied from the conduct of the
parties.
in this set case B offers to sale his car to A at a specific cost as per B’s desire. A
made a counter offer and A rejected subsequently B agrees to purchase on the
original offer rate but B refuses to proceed.
Case : Harvey V/S Facie
In this case Facie had a bumper hall pen. Harvey sent telegram to Facie asking
about two questions :
1. Will you sell the bumper hall pen ?
2. What is the minimum price of bumper hall pen ?
Facie replied the minimum price of pen is 100 pounds after some time Harvey
replied that he is willing to purchase the pen but Facie didn’t replied to Harvey
because it is just an invitation to an offer therefore here facie need not have to sell
the pen.
Judgement :
As mentioned above to enter in to the contract there should have a willingness of
both the parties to agree on same. Here A showed his willingness to sell the car and
even B showed the interest to purchase by making first counter offer and then
agreeing on same price but because of lack of faith on partner, B may refuse to enter
in to contract. Since it is a invitation of an offer and no proper contract made between
two parties therefore B need not have to sell the car to A.
CASE STUDY : 7

Harish says in conversation to Suresh that he will give Rs.10,000 to a
person who so ever marry his daughter. Alok marries harish daughter
and files the suit to recover Rs.10,000 will Alok succeed?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of consideration which means which means the
promises executes the work at the desire or under the direction of the promisor
In this set case Harish shows his wish to give away a good amount to the person
who will marry his daughter. Alok marries his daughter and files a suit to recover the
amount as Harish refuses to pay.
Case : Durgaprasad V/S Baldeo
In this case Mr. Durgaprasad constructed the market under the direction of municipal
corporater. Market allotted to various person, Mr. baldeo was one of them. He made
an agreement that he will pay commission to Mr. Durgaprasad for the land allotment
in the market. But after this agreement Mr. Baldeo failed to pay money to
Mr. Durgaprasad hence Durgaprasad filed a case against baldeo.
Judgement :
As mentioned above Mr.hairsh clear his wish to pay the amount who so ever marries
his daughter. Here Mr.harish just expressed his wish and it was a voluntarily action
taken by Harish. The Indian law says as per the Section 2 (D) anything is done
voluntarily, there is no lawful consideration. To have a legal consideration,
consideration must move at the desire of the promisor here there harish just
expressed his wish therefore it cannot be a consideration hence there is no contract
made in this case
Therefore Mr.Harish need not have to pay certain amount to Mr.Alok.
CASE STUDY : 8

Mr. Anuj is the employer and sends Ajay in search of the pet cat which
was missing for 3 days. After Ajay left in search of the cat Anuj advertise
In a newspaper saying that whoever finds the cat will give a reward of
Rs.10,000. Ajay find it and the reward ignored can he claim the reward.
Justify your answer.
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of offer and acceptance. Offer refers to the
signification by one person to another of his willingness to enter in to a contract with
him on certain terms. It may be expressed or implied from the conduct of the parties.
In this set case Mr.anuj told to Mr.Ajay to search his cat. Mr. Ajay went for the search
and after Ajay left in search of cat Anuj advertise in a newspaper saying that
whoever finds his cat will give a reward of 10,000. Ajay find it but Mr. Anuj refuses to
give reward.
Case : Lalman V/S Gauri Dutt
Gauri Dutt sent his servent Lalman in search of his missing nephew. Gauri Dutt
announced a reward for information concerning the boy. Lalman traced the boy in
ignorance of any such announcement. Subsequently Lalman came to know of this
reward. He claimed it. Held – Lalman was not entitled to the reward
Judgement :
As mentioned above Mr. Anuj advertise the reward after Ajay went in search
therefore in this case there is lack of communication. A person cannot accept an
offer as long as he is unaware of its existence. Unless an offer is properly
communicated there can be no acceptance of it. There can be no offerby a person to
himself. An acceptance of an offer in ignorance of the offer is no acceptance at all
and does not create any legal rights or obligations.
Therefore here in this case Mr. Anuj need not pay the reward amount to Ajay.
CASE STUDY : 9

Cyber Pharma was manufacturing a medicine for cure aids. They
advertise in international magazine saying that whoever consumes this
medicines will not suffer from aids. Mrs. Mathew read this advertisement
in the magazine and purchased she claimed for the reward of 10 million
pounds as a compensation as promise in the advertisement can she
claim? Will she succeed?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of offer and acceptance. Offer refers to the
signification by one person to another of his willingness to enter in to a contract with
him on certain terms. It may be expressed or implied from the conduct of the parties.
In this set case Cyber Pharma was manufacturing a medicine for cure aids. They
advertise in international magazine saying that whoever consumes this medicines
will not suffer from aids. Mrs. Mathew read this advertisement in the magazine and
purchased she claimed for the reward of 10 million pounds as a compensation as
promise in the advertisement. But company refuse it.
Case : Carlill V/S Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.
Carbolic smoke ball co, advertise in paper – whoever consume their medicine will
not suffer from influenza. In case they suffer they will give 1000 pound. This
advertise read by Carlill and she consumed and used in spite of that she suffering
from influenza. She went to company and asking for reward but company said she
didn’t communicate that she purchasing their company’s product.
Judgement :
As mentioned above here Mrs. Mathew read the giving Advertisement and according
to the instruction she performed that means she accept the given order and in spite
of that she suffered from Aids. The parties can enter in to contract when there is an
offer and acceptance. here both are present so it is an contract.
Therefore Mrs. Mathew can claim for the compensation.
CASE STUDY : 10

Mr. John a principal of an engineering college promised his student who
was studying in the final year engineering that if he allows his professor
to complete the syllabus on time principal john would as the teacher to
passing out in the final exam. The student promised but did not allow
professor To complete syllabus. Professor passed the student before
exams subsequently still the syllabus could not be completed. The
professor filed a suit for the reversal of result can he succeed? Justify.
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of consideration which means which means the
promises executes the work at the desire or under the direction of the promisor.
In this set case Mr. John a principal of an engineering college promised his student
who was studying in the final year engineering that if he allows his professor to
complete the syllabus on time principal john would as the teacher to passing out in
the final exam. The student promised but did not allow professor To complete
syllabus. Professor passed the student before exams subsequently still the syllabus
could not be completed.
Judgement :
As mentioned above here mr.john considering illusory thing. The law says that
consideration to be valid must be real and valuable and must not be illusory and
sham. Here the consideration is having legal impossibility and even as per section
23 considerations must not be illegal, immoral and opposed to public policy therefore
here giving free marks in return of completing the syllabus is illegal and immoral act
hence the consideration is illegal
Therefore here professor can filed a suit for the reversal of result
CASE STUDY : 11

A an infant obtains a loan from B.
can B asked to repay the money to A ?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of minor’s agreement. In India according to
Minor’s agreement, agreement with the minor is void from the begging because a
minor has no capacity to contract. The court says minor is not supposed to have
mature judgement.
In this set case A an infant obtain from B. can B asked to repay the money to A.
Case : Mohori Bibi V/S Dharmodas Ghose
A minor executed an agreement for Rs.20,000 and received Rs.8,000 as earnest
money from the mortgagee, he sued for setting aside the mortgage. The mortgagee
wanted to refund of Rs.8,000 which he already paid.
Judgement :
As mentioned above here A is a minor who is according to the section.3 of the Indian
Majority Act, 1875 is the person who has not completed the age of 18years. Indian
Majority Act as says that agreement with minor is a void agreement and it also says
no restitution or compensation to minor that means if minor has received any benefit
under void agreement he cannot be asked to compensate or pay for it or returning
back the property as per section.64 and 65.
Therefore, because A is the minor the agreement is void
Hence B cannot ask for repay
CASE STUDY : 12

A minor fraudulently represent to a money lender that he was the full
age and obtain the loan of Rs. 5,000. Has the money lender any right of
action against the minor for the money lend of for damages for
fraudulent miss-representation?
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of minor’s agreement. In India according to
Minor’s agreement, agreement with the minor is void from the begging because a
minor has no capacity to contract. The court says minor is not supoosed to have
mature judgement.
In this set case A minor fraudulently represent to a money lender that he was the full
age and obtain the loan of Rs. 5,000.
Case : Mohori Bibi V/S Dharmodas Ghose
A minor executed an agreement for Rs.20,000 and received Rs.8,000 as earnest
money from the mortgagee, he sued for setting aside the mortgage. The mortgagee
wanted to refund of Rs.8, 000 which he already paid.
Judgement :
As mentioned above here A is a minor who is according to the section.3 of the Indian
Majority Act, 1875 is the person who has not completed the age of 18years. Indian
Majority Act as says that agreement with minor is a void agreement and it also says
minority as a defence. Indian law is defensive to the minor because law feels minor
can’t take the rational decision therefore any false representation by minor is
defensive.
Therefore here money lender cannot sue minor
CASE STUDY : 13

Amit and Amita were husband and wife and was always quarrelling
amongst each other amit promises to pay Rs. 50,000 to Amita as
monthly expenses and give her a duplex apartment in dadar, after
promising and entering in to agreement Amit failed to provide the same,
Amita filed a suit against Amit will she succeed ?
Ans :
execute the work at the desire or under the direction of the promisor. Consideration
is essential for the validity of an agreement i.e. in other words an agreement made
without consideration is void. However section 25 (1) that is natural love and
affection; deal with the exception of this rule.
In this set case there is a quarrel between Amit and Amita due to which there is a
marital discord between two. As a part of settlement the husband agrees to pay for
the maintenance allowances to his wife provided she stays separately.
Case : Rajlucky V/S Bhootnath
An agreement was entered into by a husband with his wife during quarrels and
disagreements, whereby the husband promised to give some property to wife. But
after this he refused to perform the action and here the agreement was held to be
void.
Judgement :
As mentioned above an agreement was entered in to by Amit with his wife Amita
during their quarrels, whereby the husband agrees to pay the maintenance
allowances to his wife provided she stays separately. In the above case the
agreement held to be void because, under the circumstances, there was no natural
love and affection between parties. As per the exceptions under the consideration
section 25(1) love and affection states that agreement has to be made out of natural
love and affection and it should be between the parties standing near relationship to
each other. As we seen in this case nearness of relationship, however does not
necessarily import love and affection. Therefore there is no consideration made by
husband hence it is only an agreement and not a contract. Therefore it is a void
agreement hence husband need not have to pay compensation for the
separation.
CASE STUDY : 14

A is holder of a bill he endorses it “sans re course” to B. B endorses it to
C. C to D and D again to A :
1. Can A recover the amount of the bill from B
2. What are the rights of D
3. Can A recover the amount from C and D or any of them
Ans :
The given case is under the chapter of negotiable instrument which means
promissory notes, bills of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer.
Under the Negotiable Instrument Act.1881, endorsement refers to writing the name
of endorsee on the back of instrument by endorser under his signature with object of
transferring the right therein.
Judgement:
In this set case a is A holder of bill he endorses it ”sans re course” to B. sans re
course means without recourse- an endorser of a negotiable instrument may make
his endorsement on condition that he is not to be held liable as a prior party.
Therefore here A as a holder of bill endorses it sans re course to B that means he
made endorsement on condition that he is not to be held liable as a prior party hence
A can recover the amount of the bill from B
If an endorser excludes or limits his liability by using the word sans recourse and
afterwards becomes the holder of the same instrument, therefore as per section.52
all intermediate endorser continue to be liable to him as negotiation back is taking
place here.
Hence here A can recover the amount from C and D or any of them
Here the D is intermediate endorser therefore the rights of D are as follows :
 Right to signing at the back of instrument as endorser

 D is entitled to all the rights of the endorse, and, if the bill or note have been
endorsed over to him before it became due, he may be entitled to greater
rights than the payee and endorser would have had, had he retained it till it
became due, as none of the parties can make a set- off, or inquire into the
consideration of the bill which he then holds.
 If he continues to be the holder (q.v.) when the bill becomes due, he ought to
make a legal demand, and give notice in case of non-acceptance or non-payment.
 Right to pay only to the instrument holder person
 Right to conduct negotiation back
CASE STUDY : 15

By means of fall preference A has obtain from B a cheque crossed “not
negotiable” he took that cheque to a bank (other than drawee bank)
which paid it. B sues the bank for conversion.
1. Has A committed any offence or irregularity. Under the negotiable
instrument act.
2. Is B entitled to get any relief?
3. How will you decide the case
Ans :
In this set case because of fall preference A obtain a cheque from B a crossed
cheque saying not negotiable. He took the cheque to bank (collecting banker) which
paid it. Here the not negotiable word came on crossing because of this crossing the
cheque becomes made available to pay to bearer that is to anyone who holds it
therefore here A did a lawful negotiation as he got a cheque and went to the
collecting banker who collects the cross checks on behalf of their customer, Because
of not negotiable tittle bank paying in good faith and without negligence to their
regular customer to ensure the interest of customers.
Judgement:
Here the cheque is crossed with the the label “not negotiable” which means the
transferee cannot get a better title than that of transferor. It also means that it can be
paid only to a certain person. A negotiable cheque is one which is made payable to
bearer that is to anyone who “holds it. Here because of fall preference A has obtain a
cheque because of that “not negotiable” cross cheque gives authority to receive the
payment of check therefore A followed the rules and regulations covered under
negotiable instrument hence A the did not committed any offence or irregularity
under the Negotiation instrument.
Here because of fall preference A obtain a cheque from B with the cross cheque “not
negotiable” because of this crossing the cheque becomes made available to pay to
bearer that is to anyone who holds it. Hence here B will not get any relif as the
transaction is lawful under the negotiable instrument act, 1881.
CASE STUDY : 16

Abhishekh holds the promissory note as a holder in due course. He
gives it to Aishwarya. Is Aishwarya holder in due course why?
Ans :
In this set case Abhishekh holds the promissory note as a holder in due course. He
gives it to Aishwarya. Here abhishek is a holder in due course. Holder of due course
refers to an individual who takes a commercial paper for value, in good faith, with
the belief that it is valid, with no knowledge of any defects. He must have taken the
instrument for value before maturity.
Here Aishwarya becomes holder in due course because as per the section 9 of
holder in due case says that the person can be call it as holder in due case in the
title of the person whom he derived his title. Under section 42 of privilege of a holder
in due course says that, the acceptor of a bill of exchange or promissory note will be
liable to the holder in due course. He cannot say that the other parties to the bill were
fictitious. Aishwarya accepted the same promissory note with a good faith with the
belief that it is valid.
Therefore here Aishwarya is Holder in due course
CASE STUDY : 17

State with the reason whether the following payment amount to payment
in due course :-
1. A bill exchange is payable at a future date is paid before maturity.
2. An instrument is paid before maturity and is successfully endorse
to another person
3. Any instrument is payable to A or his order and it is not endorsed
by him it is paid to B who is in actual possession of the instrument.
4. An instrument payable to bearer, all endorsed in blank, payment to
a person in position of the instrument.
Ans :
promissory notes, bills of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer
1. The payment is done in due course when payment is made at or after maturity
of bills of exchange to its holder in good faith and without notice that his or her
title to the bill is defective therefore here payment before maturity period
does not comes under payment in due course.
2. As per the negotiable instrument act. Due course refers to payment made at a
good faith with the belief that it is valid, with no knowledge of any defects here
because of endorsing it to the another person successfully without having any
defect at the time of negotiation we can say this situation is under the
payment in due course.
3. A is an actual possession of the instrument as the principal instrument holder is
A. therefore A is the holder in due course. whereas A need to pay the
amount to B therefore here with A’s order the instrument is paid to B .
4. here an instrument is payable to bearer, all endorsed in blank, payment to a
person in position of the instrument here blank endorsement means if the

endorser signs his name only and does not specify any person to whom it
should paid is called blank endorsement. Therefore in this set case the true
owner however he is entitled to recover the amount from the finder. Similarly
finder negotiate the bill, to a holder in due course, the holder gets good title and
can obtain payment from the party.
CASE STUDY : 18

X need of money he draws his bills to Y who accepts it. X endorses that
bill to z who get set for value consideration is Y liable to pay to Z
Ans :
Value consideration refers to necessary element of a contract, which confers a
benefit on the other party. Valuable consideration can include money, work,
performance, assets, a promise, or abstaining from an act.
Here the bill is is endorsed by X to Z that means X transfer the bill to Z it means X is
free from liability of Z as he transfers the bill to z by considering the value of bill
which he is having to repay the Z -therefore here z accepts the bill in good faith
without negligence therefore the liability of Y is changes as the Z is the holder of bill.
Therefore Y is liable to pay to Z as per the original condition state at the time of
issuing the bill.

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