M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Second Semester
SHIPPING AND MARITIME LAW
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer all questions.
1. Define the term agent.
2. What is meant by agreement to sell?
3. Elaborate on statutory transfer.
4. List out the various laws enacted for carriage of goods.
5. What is a tort?
Part B x 10 50)
Answer all questions.
6. Discuss the essential elements of a valid contract.
Or
Discuss the remedies available for breach of a
contract.
Sub. Code
643205
RW-063
2
Wk 10
7. Discuss the application of the term 'Caveat Emptor'
with respect to an agreement for sales.
Or
Discuss the various types of charter.
8. Discuss the nature of non-contractual actions in
transport by sea.
Or
Discuss the special clauses in freight and their
implications.
9. Discuss the provisions of carriers Act 1865.
Or
Discuss the various rights of consumers as per
Indian Consumer Protect Act.
10. Discuss the evidential hierarchy of lading
statements.
Or
Discuss the reasons for limitation of liabilities and
what precautions the importer needs to address
same.
Part C x 10 10)
Compulsory.
11. What are the various kinds of problems that can happen
to an importer of goods? Discuss the various ways an
importer can get his grievances redressed in foreign
trade.'
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