Contract Law Quizzes: Test Your Understanding of Contract Principles

Question 1

In contract law, what is the term 'consideration' used to describe?

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The exchange of something of value between the parties to a contract

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A proposal made by one party to another to enter into a contract

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The agreement to the terms of an offer, creating a binding contract

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A legal formality required for all contracts to be valid

Question 2

Identify the element of a valid contract that is NOT essential.

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Witness signature

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity to contract

Question 3

Define consideration in the context of contract law.

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Anything of value exchanged for a promise

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The reason for entering into an agreement

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The legal document outlining the terms of a contract

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The obligation created by a contract

Question 4

In the UK, which court exclusively handles commercial disputes exceeding £100,000?

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Commercial Court

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High Court

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Court of Appeal

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Tribunal

Question 5

Identify the characteristic that does NOT apply to implied terms in a contract.

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Agreed upon by the parties in writing

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Not explicitly stated in the contract

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Essential for the contract to function

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Incorporated into the contract by operation of law

Question 6

What is the legal status of a contract that is void ab initio?

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Void from its inception

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Valid from its inception

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Valid until annulled by a court

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Enforceable against third parties

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a potential remedy for breach of contract?

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Criminal prosecution

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Compensatory damages

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Specific performance

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Rescission

Question 8

True or False: Minors are always legally liable for their contractual obligations.

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False

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True

Question 9

Which defence to breach of contract allows a party to avoid liability if the performance of the contract has become impossible or impracticable due to unforeseen circumstances?

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Frustration

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Mistake

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Duress

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Misrepresentation

Question 10

In contract law, which principle establishes that only the parties to a contract can enforce its terms against each other?

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Privity of contract

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Estoppel

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Assignment

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Variation

Question 11

What is the purpose of a liquidated damages clause in a contract?

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To specify the amount of damages to be paid in case of breach of contract

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To provide a remedy for breach of contract

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To prevent the breach of contract

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To terminate the contract in case of breach

Question 12

Which type of misrepresentation involves the defendant making a false statement without knowing that it is false?

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Innocent misrepresentation

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Fraudulent misrepresentation

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Negligent misrepresentation

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Strict liability misrepresentation

Question 13

Which doctrine in contract law allows a party to avoid a contract if they were pressured or coerced into entering into it?

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Duress

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Undue influence

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Mistake

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Frustration

Question 14

Which rule in contract law states that written contracts cannot be varied by oral evidence?

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Parol evidence rule

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Estoppel rule

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Variation rule

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Assignment rule

Question 15

Which type of implied term is imposed by law on every contract?

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An implied term of law

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An implied term of fact

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An implied term of custom

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An implied term of usage

Question 16

Which of the following factors has no bearing on the enforceability of contracts?

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Proximity of the parties

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Legality of the purpose

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Capacity of the parties

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Consideration

Question 17

Identify the option that is NOT considered a fundamental aspect of a legally binding contract.

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Specific written form

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Agreement between parties

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Exchange of value or consideration

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Legal capacity of the parties involved

Question 18

Which type of contract is characterized by the mutual exchange of promises without the need for additional formalities?

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Simple contract

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Formal contract

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Express contract

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Implied contract

Question 19

In the event of a breach of contract, which legal remedy typically involves awarding monetary compensation to the affected party?

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Damages

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Rescission

Question 20

Which factor is NOT typically considered when determining the validity of a signature on a contract?

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Level of education of the signatory

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Age and legal capacity of the signatory

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Presence of fraud or misrepresentation

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Whether the signatory gave informed consent

Question 21

Which type of contract involves ongoing obligations and performances over an extended period of time?

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Executory contract

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Executed contract

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Bilateral contract

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Unilateral contract

Question 22

Which legal defense can be used to argue that a contract is invalid due to circumstances that have made its performance impossible or impractical?

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Frustration

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Statute of limitations

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Illegality

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Mistake

Question 23

Which element is NOT essential for a contract to be considered valid?

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Witness

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Consideration

Question 24

In the context of contract law, what is the legal effect of duress?

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Makes the contract voidable

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Makes the contract void

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Makes the contract unenforceable

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Has no effect on the contract

Question 25

Define the doctrine of frustration in contract law.

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When a contract becomes impossible to perform due to unforeseen circumstances

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When a party breaches the contract

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When a contract is terminated by mutual agreement

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When a contract is void from the outset

Question 26

Explain the key purpose of the Statute of Frauds.

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To require certain contracts to be in writing

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To protect consumers from fraudulent contracts

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To govern the sale of goods

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To regulate the formation of companies

Question 27

Describe the doctrine of unconscionability in contract law.

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A doctrine that allows courts to set aside contracts that are grossly unfair or oppressive

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A doctrine that requires parties to contracts to be of equal bargaining power

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A doctrine that prohibits contracts between parties who are in a fiduciary relationship

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A doctrine that governs the formation of contracts between businesses

Question 28

Identify the element that is NOT included in the essential elements of a legally binding contract.

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Witness signatures

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Offer and acceptance

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 29

In English contract law, which type of contract does not require written documentation to be legally enforceable?

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Simple contract

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Deed

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Specialty contract

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Bilateral contract

Question 30

When a contract becomes frustrated, it is deemed to be:

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Automatically terminated

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Invalid from the outset

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Unenforceable

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Still valid but unenforceable

Question 31

Identify the legal remedy for breach of contract that involves monetary compensation for losses incurred.

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Damages

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Injunction

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Specific performance

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Rescission

Question 32

Which legal principle renders a contract unenforceable if its purpose or object violates public interest?

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Illegality

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Void

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Mistake

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Frustration

Question 33

What is the legal remedy that compensates a party for losses suffered due to a breach of contract?

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Damages

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Rescission

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Specific performance

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Injunction

Question 34

Which action qualifies as an anticipatory breach of contract?

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Explicitly informing the other party of an intent to not fulfill contractual obligations

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Delaying delivery of goods past the agreed-upon date

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Facing unforeseen circumstances that prevent contract fulfillment

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Partially completing the agreed-upon contractual obligations

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a valid contract?

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Mutual mistake

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Consideration

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Capacity

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Offer and acceptance

Question 36

In which type of contract is only one party legally obligated to perform?

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Unilateral contract

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Executed contract

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Bilateral contract

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Void contract

Question 37

Which of the following qualifies as consideration in a contract?

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A promise to perform an act

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Moral obligation

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Illegal act

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Past performance

Question 38

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

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Term of fitness for purpose

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Express term

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Condition precedent

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Collateral warranty

Question 39

How does a contract under seal differ from a simple contract?

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It is created by the formal affixing of a seal

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It does not require consideration

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It is only enforceable if it is in writing

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It is not subject to legal requirements

Question 40

Which type of contractual term goes to the heart of the agreement and its breach entitles the non-breaching party to terminate the contract?

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Condition

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Collateral warranty

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Warranty

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Innominate term

Question 41

Which legislation governs contracts for the sale of goods in the United Kingdom?

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Sale of Goods Act 1979

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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

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Consumer Rights Act 2015

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Contract Act 2010

Question 42

Which fundamental principle underpins the law of contract?

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Freedom of contract, allowing parties to negotiate and agree on the terms of their agreement

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Good faith, requiring parties to act honestly and fairly

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Equitable remedies, providing flexible solutions to contractual disputes

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Strict liability, holding parties responsible for any harm caused, regardless of intent

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT required for a valid contract in English law?

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Memorandum

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Acceptance

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Offer

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Consideration

Question 44

When is the party making an offer legally bound in a contract?

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When their offer is accepted

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When the contract is drafted

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When the contract is signed

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When consideration is received

Question 45

When does the doctrine of frustration of contract apply?

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When an unforeseen event makes performance impossible

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When one party breaches the contract

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When the contract is void

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When the contract is voidable

Question 46

What does the concept of consideration in contract law refer to?

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The value exchanged for a promise

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The intention to create legal relations

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The subject matter of the contract

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The parties' capacity to contract

Question 47

What is a contract under seal?

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Enforceable even without consideration

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Only enforceable if it is in writing

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Required for all contracts involving land

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Void if it is not witnessed

Question 48

Which type of contract is considered void because it is contrary to public policy?

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Contract to commit a crime

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Contract to sell a car

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Contract to provide services

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Contract to buy a house

Question 49

What does the principle of privity of contract state?

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Only the parties to a contract can enforce it

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A contract can be altered without consent of all parties

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A contract can be assigned to a third party without their consent

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A contract is binding on all parties