Contract Law Quizzes: Test Your Understanding of Contract Principles

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an essential element for a legally binding contract?

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Consensus ad idem

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 2

Which element is NOT essential for a contract to be legally binding?

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Written form

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 3

Which element is NOT required for a contract to be legally binding?

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Intention to create legal relations

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Mutual agreement (offer and acceptance)

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Consideration

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Capacity to contract

Question 4

Which element is NOT required for a legally binding contract?

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Intention to create legal relations

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 5

Which element is NOT essential for a legally binding contract?

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Presence of witnesses

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Mutual agreement between parties

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Consideration

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Legal capacity of the parties involved

Question 6

In contract law, what is the definition of 'consideration'?

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The underlying reason or purpose for entering into a contract

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A legal obligation that binds the parties to a contract

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The mutual agreement between the parties involved in a contract

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The fulfillment of a contractual obligation

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a legally binding contract?

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Written form

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity to contract

Question 8

A term is implied-in-fact when:

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It is inferred from the parties' conduct and the surrounding circumstances.

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It is expressly stated in the contract.

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It is implied by statute.

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It is considered essential to the contract's purpose.

Question 9

An offer can be revoked before acceptance if:

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It is communicated to the offeree.

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It is received by the offeree.

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The offeree has begun to perform the contract.

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Consideration is provided by the offeree.

Question 10

The term 'privity of contract' refers to the principle that:

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Only the parties to a contract can sue or be sued on it

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Contracts cannot be assigned to third parties

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The terms of a contract must be clear and unambiguous

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Consideration must move from the promisor to the promisee

Question 11

Which element is NOT necessary for a valid contract?

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Witnesses

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 12

A formal written contract is considered:

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Legally binding

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Void

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Voidable

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Neither void nor legally binding

Question 13

Generally, a minor who enters into a contract is:

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Not bound by the contract

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Bound by the contract

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Bound by the contract if it provides a clear benefit

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Bound by the contract if their parents consent

Question 14

A term that is not expressly stated in a contract but is implied by law or custom is called a:

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Implied term

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Express term

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Condition

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Warranty

Question 15

The rule that states that an offer can be revoked at any time before it is accepted is known as the:

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Revocation rule

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Mailbox rule

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Offer and acceptance rule

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Counteroffer rule

Question 16

A contract that is void ab initio is:

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Void from the beginning

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Valid from the beginning

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Valid for a limited time

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Voidable at the option of one party

Question 17

Which of the following is **not** a necessary element for a legally binding contract in English law?

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Absence of economic duress

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Offer and acceptance

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Mutual intent to create legal relations

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Consideration

Question 18

An offer can be legally revoked:

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Before it is accepted

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After it has been accepted

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Only if it is made in writing

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Never

Question 19

A contract under seal is characterized by:

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Both (a) and (c)

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Always being in written form

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Not requiring consideration to be legally binding

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Being difficult to modify

Question 20

In the context of breach of contract, which remedy aims to compensate the non-breaching party for their financial loss?

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Damages

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 21

Which of the following is a defense to breach of contract that arises from an event occurring after the contract's formation?

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Frustration

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Misrepresentation

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Duress

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Mistake

Question 22

Which of the following accurately describes the doctrine of privity of contract?

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Only parties to a contract can enforce or be subject to legal action based on the contract.

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Third parties can benefit from a contract if they are specifically named in the contract.

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The doctrine of privity of contract has been abolished in the UK.

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The doctrine of privity of contract applies exclusively to contracts for the sale of goods.

Question 23

In a contract of employment, which of the following is a common law implied term?

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The employer is obligated to provide a safe working environment.

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The employee is obligated to follow the employer's lawful instructions.

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The contract will automatically terminate if the employee becomes insolvent.

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The employee is entitled to an annual bonus.

Question 24

Under the postal acceptance rule, when does acceptance of an offer become legally binding?

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When the acceptance is mailed

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When the offeror physically receives the acceptance

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When the offeree verbally confirms acceptance

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When the offeror acknowledges receipt of the acceptance

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element for the formation of a contract?

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Duress

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Capacity

Question 26

A term of a contract that is automatically included by law, regardless of whether it was expressly agreed upon by the parties, is known as:

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Implied term

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Express term

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Condition

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Warranty

Question 27

Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, contracts involving the sale of goods valued over a certain amount must be:

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In writing or evidenced in writing

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Written

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Oral

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Neither written nor oral

Question 28

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 primarily governs contractual relationships involving the sale of:

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Goods

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Land

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Services

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Intellectual property

Question 29

What legal principle states that a contract can be automatically terminated if its performance becomes objectively impossible due to unforeseen circumstances?

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Frustration

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Force Majeure

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Impossibility

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Doctrine of Supervening Illegality

Question 30

What is the legal consequence of a contract that is deemed void?

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The contract is not legally binding and has no legal effect

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The contract is legally binding and enforceable

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The contract is voidable by either party

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The contract is unenforceable by the party who breached it

Question 31

In contract law, what is the legal consequence of a misrepresentation that leads one party to enter into a contract?

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The contract is voidable at the option of the party misled by the misrepresentation

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The contract is automatically void

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The contract is unenforceable by the party who made the misrepresentation

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There is no legal consequence

Question 32

Describe the difference between an express and an implied term of a contract.

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An express term is explicitly stated in writing, while an implied term is inferred from the conduct or circumstances surrounding the contract.

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An implied term is explicitly stated in writing, while an express term is inferred from the conduct or circumstances surrounding the contract.

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There is no difference between an express and an implied term.

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Both answers A and B are correct.

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of a remedy for breach of contract?

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Both answers B and C are correct

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To punish the party who breached the contract

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To compensate the non-breaching party for their loss

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To cancel the contract and restore the parties to their pre-contract positions

Question 34

What is the principle of privity of contract?

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Only the parties to a contract can sue or be sued on the contract.

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Only the parties to a contract can benefit from the contract.

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Both answers A and B are correct.

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Neither answer A nor B is correct.

Question 35

What is the purpose of the Statute of Frauds?

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To prevent fraud by requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing

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To make it easier to prove the existence of a contract

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To provide a model form for all contracts

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To regulate the sale of goods

Question 36

Revised: A term that is automatically included in a contract by law, regardless of whether the parties have expressly agreed to it, is known as an:

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Implied term

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Express term

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Collateral term

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Condition

Question 37

Revised: Which of the following is not a potential remedy for a breach of contract?

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Rescission (cancellation of the contract)

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Damages (compensation for losses)

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Specific performance (court order to fulfill the contract)

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Injunction (court order to prevent a party from doing something)

Question 38

Revised: An agreement that is not legally enforceable due to a lack of essential elements or legal capacity is known as an:

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Unenforceable contract (not legally binding)

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Void contract (invalid from the start)

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Voidable contract (can be canceled by one party)

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Valid contract (legally binding)

Question 39

Revised: A contract that is considered invalid from the outset due to its illegal purpose or subject matter is known as a:

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Void contract

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Voidable contract

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Unenforceable contract

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Valid contract

Question 40

Revised: A contractual term that is so important that its breach goes to the heart of the contract and allows the non-breaching party to terminate the contract is known as a:

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Condition

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Warranty

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Innominate term

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Void term

Question 41

Revised: Which of the following is not a type of misrepresentation that can lead to the rescission (cancellation) of a contract?

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Mistake (error in fact)

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Fraudulent misrepresentation (intentional lie)

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Negligent misrepresentation (careless statement)

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Innocent misrepresentation (unintentional misstatement)

Question 42

Revised: A breach of contract that results in the complete failure of the contract to achieve its intended purpose is known as a:

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Fundamental breach

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Minor breach

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Anticipatory breach

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Breach of condition

Question 43

Which element is NOT essential for a valid contract?

Accepted Answer

Mutual understanding

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Agreement

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 44

A contract is considered void if it:

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Is invalid from the moment it is entered into

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Can be performed despite its invalidity

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Breaches a duty of care

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Violates public policy

Question 45

Damages awarded for breach of contract aim to:

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Compensate the non-breaching party for their losses

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Punish the breaching party for their wrongdoing

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Rescind the contract and restore the parties to their pre-contract position

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Injunction the breaching party from continuing their breach

Question 46

The principle of privity of contract states that:

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Only parties to a contract can enforce it

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Third parties can always benefit from a contract

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Contracts are binding on everyone, regardless of their involvement

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Only the promisor can enforce a contract

Question 47

A misrepresentation is:

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A false statement of fact

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A statement of opinion

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A promise of future conduct

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A breach of contract

Question 48

Which type of contract arises from the conduct of the parties involved?

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Implied contract

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Express contract

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Quasi-contract

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Unilateral contract

Question 49

Which legal remedy for breach of contract aims to put the non-breaching party in the position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

Specific performance

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Damages

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Rescission

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Injunction

Question 50

The doctrine of privity of contract means that:

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Only the parties to a contract can enforce it or be sued on it.

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Third parties who are not party to a contract can enforce it.

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Contracts can be assigned to third parties without the consent of the other party.

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Contracts can be discharged by mutual agreement of the parties.

Question 51

How does an express term in a contract differ from an implied term?

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An express term is explicitly stated in the written contract, while an implied term is inferred from the conduct or circumstances surrounding the agreement.

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An express term is binding on the parties, while an implied term is not.

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An implied term can only be added to the contract if both parties agree to it, whereas an express term is automatically included.

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There is no distinction between an express and an implied term.

Question 52

What is the primary purpose of the Statute of Frauds in contract law?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraud by mandating that certain types of contracts be in writing.

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To protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices.

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To make it easier to enforce contracts by providing written evidence of their terms.

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To encourage people to enter into more contracts by reducing the risk of disputes.

Question 53

Describe the difference between an assignment and a novation of a contract, outlining the legal effects of each.

Accepted Answer

An assignment transfers the rights and obligations under a contract to a third party, while a novation replaces the original contract with a new one.

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A novation transfers the rights and obligations under a contract to a third party, while an assignment replaces the original contract with a new one.

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An assignment and a novation are essentially the same legal transaction.

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There is no distinction between an assignment and a novation.

Question 54

In contract law, which of the following is NOT a valid form of consideration?

Accepted Answer

An illegal act

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A promise to perform an act

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Payment of money

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Transfer of goods

Question 55

Which legal remedy is used to compensate for financial loss resulting from a breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

Damages

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 56

A contract is considered legally binding when:

Accepted Answer

All parties have consented to the terms and there is consideration.

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The contract is witnessed by a legal professional.

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The contract is in writing and signed by all parties.

Question 57

A term that goes to the root of the contract and is vital to its performance is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Condition

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Representation

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Warranty

Question 58

The doctrine of frustration of contract applies when:

Accepted Answer

Performance becomes impossible or radically different from what was intended due to unforeseen events.

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The contract was entered into based on a mistake.

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One party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT considered valid consideration in the formation of a contract?

Accepted Answer

Love and affection

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Services

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Money

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Goods

Question 60

A contract entered into under duress is:

Accepted Answer

Voidable at the option of the party subjected to the duress.

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Valid and binding.

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Unenforceable by either party.

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Void from the outset.

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a recognized defense against a claim for breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

Unfairness

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Frustration

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Duress

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Illegality

Question 62

A written agreement signed by both parties that satisfies specific legal requirements is known as:

Accepted Answer

A deed

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An oral contract

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An informal contract

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A simple contract

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of implied term in a contract?

Accepted Answer

Term implied by law

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Statutory term

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Express term

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Collateral term

Question 64

Which of the following is a type of third party to a contract?

Accepted Answer

Beneficiary

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Promisee

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Offeror

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Offeree