Hadley v. Baxendale is a leading English contract law case that sets the basic rule to determine consequential damages from a breach of contract. The statement is:

Consider the following statements:
(1) In case of breach of contract generally damages are awarded.
(2) In case of breach of contract, remedy of specific performance of contract is always given.
(3) In case of breach of contract, fine is also imposed along with the award of damages.
(4) In exceptional cases where damages are not adequate compensation, remedy of specific performance can be given.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

(1) and (3)

B

(3) and (4)

C

(1) and (4)

D

(2) and (4)

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using given below:
Assertion (A): Compensation is recoverable for any loss or damage which the parties knew at the time of the contract as unlikely to result from the breach of the contract.
Reason (R): Because above rule is laid down in Hadley v. Baxendale case.

A

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct reason for (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are wrong

C

(A) is right, but (R) is wrong

D

(R) is right, but (A) is wrong

Consider the following statements with regard to the consequences of breach of contract.
1. In case of breach of contract, the party who suffers is entitled to receive compensation for any loss or damage caused to him thereby, which the parties knew, when they made the contract, to be likely to result from the breach of it.
2. Such compensation is to be given for any remote and indirect loss or damage sustained by reason of the breach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Given below are six sentences, four of which (P,Q,R,S) are jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of P,Q,R,S. S-1 English is a fascinating language P - This is because each area of the English-speaking world has developed its own characteristics Q - Therefore we come across expressions such as British English, American English, Canadian English, African English, Indian English, and so on. R - We speak of English as a Language, and at the same time we speak of varieties of English, that is, 'Englishes'. S - It has diversity in spelling, use and pronounciation S-6 There is a variety within each English and some common factors across the 'Englishes'.

A

RPQS

B

QRSP

C

PRSQ

D

SRPQ

Hadley v. Baxendale is a leading case on

A

Anticipatory breach

B

Remoteness of damages

C

Breach of implied terms

D

All of these

"When contract is broken then can an aggrieved party sue only for losses or damages which naturally arose out of the breach as also for other losses or damages which are result of breach of contract". In view of this statement, which of the following is correct?

A

All types of losses or damages can be claimed

B

All types of losses or damages can be claimed only if the contract is registered under the Registration Act

C

Only those damages can be claimed which naturally arose from the breach, unless notice of losses or damages not directly arising out of the breach was known to the person guilty of breach of contract

D

Normal damages which arise directly from the breach, and special damages which are not in contemplation of the party when the contract was made, both can be claimed, provided when there is a breach of contract, a public notice is given by the aggrieved party of the special loss suffered

Consider the following objectives of the law relating to damages:
1. Enrich the party who has sustained loss by breach of contract.
2. Punish the party who has committed the breach of contract.
3. Put the party, who sustained the loss, in the same position as if the contract has been performed.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

2 and 3

C

3 only

D

1 and 2

Which one of the following relates to warranty? 1. It is of vital importance for completion of contract 2. If there is breach, the aggrieved party can repudiate the contract 3. It is essential to the main purpose of the contract 4. In case of breach, the aggrieved party can claim only damages

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. In tort, the duties are imposed by law whereas in contract, duties are undertaken by the parties themselves.
2. In tort, the duty is towards the world at large but in contract, the duty is towards specific individual or individuals.
3. In tort, damages are liquidated but in contract, the damages are unliquidated.
4. In tort, a person may be liable for the wrongs committed by others also but in contract, the liability governs the parties to the contract only.
Select the correct answer using the given below:

A

1, 2 and 4

B

1, 2 and 3

C

2 and 4

D

1 and 4

The case of Hadley v. Baxendale is related to:-

A

Nature of minor's agreement

B

Contingent contracts

C

Damages for breach of contract

D

Impossibility of performance

Hadley v. Baxendale is a leading English contract law case that sets the basic rule to determine consequential damages from a breach of contract. The statement is:

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