Tutorial 4

Problem 1
• When the promisee refuses to accept
performance from the promisor who offers to
perform, it is
a) Attempted performance or tender
b) Vicarious performance
c) Frustration of contract
 Answer
• a
 Problem 2
• A who owes Rs. 10000 to B dies leaving an
estate of Rs. 6000. The legal representatives
of A are
a) Liable for Rs. 10000
b) Liable for Rs. 6000
c) Not liable at all
d) Liable for Rs. 3000
 Answer
• b
 Problem 3
• A contract need not be performed if the
promisee refuses to afford the promisor
reasonable facilities for the performance of his
promise
a) True
b) False
c) Partly True
d) Partly False
 Answer
• True
 Problem 4
• A, B and C jointly promise to pay D Rs. 3000. A
and B are untraceable. Can D compel C to pay
him in full?
 Answer
• Yes
 Problem 5
• A makes a promise to three joint promisees X,
Y and Z. X and Y die before the promise is
performed. Who can demand performance of
the promise?
 Answer
• Legal representatives of X and Y jointly with Z.