Contract Law MCQ Debate
contract cuet_pg intermediate mcq_debateHey guys, I and my friend, Rohan, just got into a debate on a Contract Law MCQ for CUET PG. We both think differently and I'm confused now. The question is:
In a contract of carriage, who is liable if the goods get damaged in transit?
A) Shipowner is liable if the goods are carried in the ship's hold. B) Consignor is liable for damage to goods carried by the shipowner. C) The party who breaches the contract is liable. D) The contract is void and no liability arises.
Rohan says A) Shipowner is liable since he's the one carrying the goods. I say B) Consignor is liable, as he's the one who hired the shipowner to transport the goods. The actual question is from a different contract law exam somewhere — it's not a trick question. Which one do you guys think is correct?
Yaar, I totally disagree with Q. 5 in the Contract Law MCQ Debate. According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, consideration can be in the form of past services (s. 25). So, it's not necessarily a one-time payment. My lecturer also mentioned this in class. Anyone else has an opinion on this?
Bro, MCQs for Contract Law are super tricky, especially from sections 2(1)(f), 10, 19, and 62. Just remember, 'consideration' and 'intention' are key concepts. Don't get confused between void and voidable contracts. Also, practice identifying the legal and factual questions. Remember, 'consideration' has to be something of value, not just time or trouble. Keep your answers crisp and to the point.