CASE STUDY
(i) A invites B to a dinner party. B accepts the
invitation. A made elaborate arrangements but B failed to
turn up. Can A sue B for the loss he has suffered?
(ii) On the other hand, if B went to the venue for the
dinner party. To his surprise he finds that no dinner
Arrangement has been made. B had spent a certain amount to
reach the venue. Can B sue A for the loss he (B) has
suffered?
(iii) A sees a rare book displayed in a shop. It is
labeled “First Edition Rs.15” A enters the shop and puts
Rs. 15 on the counter and asks for the book. The book-
seller does not agree to sell saying that the Real price of
the book is Rs.50 and that it had been marked Rs.15/- by
mistake. Is the book seller Bound to sell the book for
Rs.15/-
(iv) On the 5th of a month A makes an offer to B by a
letter which reaches B on the 6th On the 7th B posts his
letter of acceptance. Meanwhile, on the 6th a posts a
letter to B revoking the offer. On seeing it B sends a
telegram to A on the 8th confirming the acceptance given
through his letter on the 7th Discuss the legal effects of
the three letters and the telegram.
Note: Assignment should consist of about 200 words per
case-let. I.e. totally 800 words (about 4 pages) for the
Entire case study.

Questions:
Q1. Introduction of the subject being discussed and the
principle enunciated in the Law.
Q2. Enumerate the facts of the decided case on the point.
Q3. Explain the decision pronounced by the Court of Law in
each of these cases.