Karnataka State Law (KSLU) University Previous Years Model Question Papers for LLB Second Semester – Property Law
UNIT I– Property Law Model Question Papers
Essay Questions
- June 2010: Discuss ‘Rule against perpetuity’. State exceptions if any to the rule.
- June 2010: Define and distinguish ‘Vested Interest’ and ‘Contingent Interest’
- June 2011: “All kinds of properties are transferable”. Comment.
- June 2011: Explain the concepts of ‘immovable property’ and ‘transfer of property’.
- Jan 2011: “The General rule is that property of any kind may be transferred”. Explain the statements with exceptions.
- Jan 2011: Explain the provisions of Transfer of Property Act, 1882 relating to direction for accumulation of income.
- Jan 2012: Define transfer of property and discuss what passes to transferee on transfer of property.
- Jan 2012: 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.
Short Notes
- June 2010: X, transfers his property to Y in trust, for X’s life and the life of his intended wife successively and after their death for the eldest son of the intended marriage for life, thereafter for X’s second son absolutely. Decide the validity of the transfer.
- June 2010: Write a note on Direction for Accumulation.
- June 2011: ‘Mango Tree is it movable or immovable? Decide.
- June 2011: A, grandson of B is expecting legacy under B’s Will. During the lifetime of B, A transfers his expediency to C. Is it valid? Decide.
- Jan 2011: ‘X’ sells his house to ‘Y’ with a condition that ‘Y’ should not alienate it without the consent of ‘X’. Is this condition valid ?
- Jan 2011: 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 ?
- Jan 2012: ‘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.
- Jan 2012: Write a note on condition restraining alienation.
UNIT II– Property Law Model Question Papers
Essay Questions
- June 2010: Explain the doctrine of ‘Lis Pendens’ with suitable illustrations.
- June 2010: Discuss the doctrine of part-performance. State the differences between Indian law and English law of part-performance.
- June 2011: Who is an Ostensible owner? When can a transference from him will get a good title against the real owner?
- June 2011: Explain the doctrine of election. State the difference between Indian doctrine of election and English doctrine of Election.
- Jan 2011: Discuss the provisions of Transfer of Property Act relating to the transfer of property by the ostensible owner.
- Jan 2011: Explain the protection given in respect of improvements made by bona fide holders under defective titles.
- Jan 2012: Explain the circumstances under which creditors can set aside a transfer as fraudulent.
- Jan 2012: Elucidate the doctrine of ‘Lis pendens’ as provided under the Transfer of Property Act.
Short Notes
- June 2010: Anand transfers his properties X, Y and 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 and Z? Decide.
- June 2010: Write a note on Fraudulent transfer.
- June 2011: Write a note on ‘Priority’
- June 2011: A purchased an 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.
- Jan 2011: ‘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’ ?
- Jan 2011: ‘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.
- Jan 2012: ‘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?
- Jan 2012: Write a note on Apportionment.
UNIT III– Property Law Model Question Papers
Essay Questions
- June 2010: Elucidate Mortgator’s Right of Redemption and Mortgagee’s Right of Foreclosure.
- June 2010: Explain doctrine of ‘Marshalling’ and ‘Contribution’ in Mortgages.
- June 2011: Define mortgage. Discuss the mortgager’s right of redemption
- June 2011: Discuss different kinds of mortgages. State the differences between ‘mortgage by conditional sale’ and ‘English mortgage’
- Jan 2011: Define mortgage. Explain the essentials of a mortgage by deposit of title deeds.
- Jan 2011: “Once a mortgage is always a mortgage’. Discuss.
- Jan 2012: What is Mortgage? Explain the essentials of Mortgage.
- Jan 2012: Explain the rights and liabilities of the mortgages in possession.
Short Notes
- June 2010: Write a note on simple mortgage and mortgage by title deeds.
- June 2010: Write a note on ‘Prohibition of tacking’
- June 2011: ‘Redeem up-foreclose down’ – Elucidate
- June 2011: Write a note on Charge
- Jan 2011: Write a note on ‘charge’.
- Jan 2011: ‘Write a note on ‘simple mortgage’.
- Jan 2012: Write a note on mortgagee’s power of sale without intervention of the court
- Jan 2012: Write a note on ‘Foreclosure’
UNIT IV– Property Law Model Question Papers
Essay Questions
- June 2010: Define Sale. Discuss Seller’s rights and liabilities.
- June 2010: What is Lease? What are the rights of Lessee and Lessor?
- June 2011: Explain the various modes of termination of leases
- June 2011: What is Gift? When a gift may be revoked?
- Jan 2011: Define sale. Distinguish it with contract for sale.
- Jan 2011: Explain the rights and liabilities of a lessor.
- Jan 2012: Define Sale. What are the liabilities of the seller before and after completion of Sale? Explain.
- Jan 2012: Discuss the essentials of lease and state how leases are made.
Short Notes
- June 2010: A lets a house to B for 5 years. B underlets the house to C at a Monthly rent of Rs.1000. The 5 years expire, but C continues 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 and C? Decide.
- June 2010: Write a note on Onerous Gift.
- June 2011: Write a note on ‘Actionable Claim’
- June 2011: Write a note on ‘Exchange’
- Jan 2011: ‘A’ makes a gift to ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’. ‘B’ and ‘C’ accept the gift, while ‘D’ refuses. Decide the validity of the gift.
- Jan 2011: ‘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 ?
- Jan 2012: ‘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.
- Jan 2012: Write a note on ‘Revocation of Gift’.
UNIT V– Property Law Model Question Papers
Essay Questions
- June 2010: “No trust shall fail for want of a trustee” – Comment
- June 2010: Discuss the rights and liabilities of Beneficiary.
- June 2011: What are the essentials of a valid trust? How trust is different from agency and contract?
- June 2011: Discuss the rights and liabilities of a trustees.
- Jan 2011: Define Trust. Distinguish it with debt and Bailment.
- Jan 2011: What are the duties and liabilities of Trustees ?
- Jan 2012: Define ‘Trust’. Explain the different kinds of Trusts.
- Jan 2012: Discuss the rights and liabilities of Beneficiary.
Short Notes
- June 2010: Write a short note on Certain obligations in the nature of trust
- June 2010: Write a short note on Disabilities of Trustees
- June 2011: Write a note on ‘Extinction of Trust’
- June 2011: How trustees are appointed?
- Jan 2011: Write a note on “Public Trust’.
- Jan 2011: Write a note on extinction of trust.
- Jan 2012: Write a note on ‘Extinction of Trust’
- Jan 2012: Write a note on ‘Duties of Trustee’
