UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Quasi - contracts

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“A quasi-contract arises out of judicial principles and not out of a contractual agreement between two persons.” Examine. (96/II/6a/30)
Examine the obligation under the Indian Contract Act of a person to whom money has been paid by mistake. In this connection is there a distinction required to be drawn between a mistake of fact and mistake of law? (99/II/6b(i)/15)
A transport company refuses to deliver certain goods to the consignee except upon the payment of illegal charge of carriage. The consignee pays the sum charged in order to obtain the goods. Discuss the rights of the consignee as against the transport company. (00/II/5c/20)
A minor is liable to pay out of his property for necessaries supplied to him. Discuss with the help of decided cases. (00/II/5a/20)
“Enumerate and explain briefly those relations in the Indian Contract Act which resemble those created by a contract. . (05/II/5c/20)
Law as well as justice should try to prevent unjust enrichment.” Critically examine this statement in relation to quasi-contracts. (08/II/5b/20)
A quantum meruit, although a quasi contract, arises out of a contract’. Comment. (09/II/ 5d/ 20)