Which of the following is incorrect:
A. A person seeking specific performance of a contract must approach the court within reasonable time even if time is not of the essence of the contract
B. Family arrangements (compromises) can be specifically enforced
C. In a suit for specific performance of a contract the plaintiff may also claim compensation for its breach, either in addition to, or in substitution of, such performance
D. There is a bar to a decree for specific performance if there is a clause in the contract that in the event of its breach or non-performance a sum of money specified therein is to be paid
Answer: Option D
This Question Belongs to Law >> Specific Relief Act
Which section of the Specific Relief Act provides for grant of temporary and permanent injunctions:
A. Section 35
B. Section 36
C. Section 37
D. None of the above
Which of the following statements is wrong? Perpetual injunction
A. Is granted by a decree
B. Can be granted without notice to and hearing the defendant
C. Can never be granted without notice to and hearing the defendant
D. Can be granted on merits only
Suit for specific performance is claimed when applicant is . . . . . . . . .
A. Necessary party
B. Proper party
C. Neither (A) nor (B)
D. Both (A) and (C)
A. In a contract, where plaintiff has been given an unfair advantage over the defendant
B. In a case where the contract is not enforceable at the instance of the other party
C. Where the defendant entered into the contract under circumstances which though not rendering the contract voidable, makes it inequitable to enforce specific performance
D. Where performance of the contract would involve some hardship on the defendant which he did not foresee, whereas its non-performance would involve no such hardship on the plaintiff
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