Contract Performance and Breach: Master the Essentials for Law (MA)

Question 1

What is the legal consequence of an anticipatory breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

The injured party may immediately terminate the contract and sue for damages

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The injured party may only sue for damages after the breach occurs

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The injured party has no legal rights until the breach occurs

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The contract is automatically rescinded

Question 2

Which of the following is not a legal remedy for breach of contract?

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Criminal prosecution

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Damages

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Specific performance

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Rescission

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental obligation of parties to a contract?

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To prioritize the other party's interests above their own

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To perform the contract in good faith

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To refrain from anticipatory breach

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To avoid causing harm to the other party

Question 4

What is the primary objective of liquidated damages in a contract?

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To set a limit on the potential liability of the breaching party

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To provide fair compensation for actual losses incurred

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To discourage parties from breaching the contract

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To eliminate the need for legal proceedings

Question 5

What is the key difference between anticipatory breach and actual breach?

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Anticipatory breach occurs before the time for performance, while actual breach occurs after

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Anticipatory breach requires proof of specific intent to breach, while actual breach does not

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Anticipatory breach provides a right to terminate the contract, while actual breach does not

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There is no meaningful difference between anticipatory breach and actual breach

Question 6

What is the fundamental distinction between rescission and termination of a contract?

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Rescission aims to restore the parties to their pre-contractual positions, while termination ends the contract without such restoration

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Rescission is only available for breaches of major terms, while termination is available for any breach

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Rescission requires the agreement of both parties, while termination can be initiated by one party alone

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There is no meaningful difference between rescission and termination

Question 7

Which element is NOT required to establish a breach of contract claim?

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Proof of performance by the non-breaching party

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A valid contract

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Evidence of damages

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Materiality of the breach

Question 8

When assessing the adequacy of damages for breach of contract, which of the following factors is NOT taken into consideration?

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The public interest and societal implications of the breach

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The actual losses suffered by the plaintiff

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The profits made by the defendant as a result of the breach

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The foreseeability of the breach at the time the contract was formed

Question 9

True or False: A party to a contract can delegate their obligations to a third party without the consent of the other party.

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False

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True

Question 10

Which legal remedy aims to restore the aggrieved party to the position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled?

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Specific performance

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Damages

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Rescission

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Injunction

Question 11

Which type of breach of contract occurs when one party clearly indicates their intention not to fulfill their obligations under the contract?

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Anticipatory breach

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Actual breach

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Constructive breach

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Fundamental breach

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of an exclusion clause in a contract?

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To exclude or limit liability for breach of contract

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To transfer all risks associated with the contract to the other party

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To provide a complete defense against any claims for breach of contract

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To ensure that both parties are equally responsible for any losses incurred

Question 13

What is the key distinction between a condition and a warranty in contract law?

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Breach of a condition gives rise to a right to terminate the contract, while breach of a warranty does not

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A condition is more important than a warranty

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A warranty is more important than a condition

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Breach of a warranty gives rise to a right to terminate the contract, while breach of a condition does not

Question 14

Which of the following factors can make a contract voidable, meaning it can be canceled due to a lack of contractual capacity?

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Minority (being under the legal age)

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Intoxication (being under the influence of alcohol or drugs)

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Mental illness (having a severe mental disorder)

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Bankruptcy (being unable to pay debts)

Question 15

Identify the option that is NOT a type of anticipatory breach of contract:

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Breach by performance

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Breach by repudiation

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Breach by frustration

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Breach by renunciation

Question 16

In a contract, the party who fails to perform their contractual obligations is referred to as the:

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Breaching party

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Third party

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Performing party

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Injured party

Question 17

A term in a contract that is fundamental to the agreement and its breach results in the complete failure of consideration is known as a:

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Condition

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Innominate term

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Warranty

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Representation

Question 18

Within the context of breach of contract, the legal principle requiring a party to take reasonable steps to lessen their losses is known as:

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Mitigation

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Foreseeability

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Remoteness

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Causation

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome of a breach of contract?

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Reward

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Damages

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Rescission

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Specific performance

Question 20

In contract law, which remedy is primarily sought for 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 21

What is the crucial distinction between a condition and a warranty in contract law?

Accepted Answer

A condition is a more significant term than a warranty, and its breach gives rise to a right to terminate the contract.

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A warranty is a more significant term than a condition, and its breach gives rise to a right to terminate the contract.

Question 22

Define the doctrine of anticipatory breach:

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A party breaches a contract before the time for performance arrives.

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A party breaches a contract after the time for performance arrives.

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A party breaches a contract by failing to perform a condition.

Question 23

What is the appropriate measure of damages for breach of contract?

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The amount that would put the non-breaching party in the same position as if the contract had been performed.

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The amount of the loss suffered by the non-breaching party.

Question 24

In England and Wales, what is the limitation period for bringing a breach of contract claim?

Accepted Answer

6 years

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3 years

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1 year

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12 years

Question 25

Under what conditions can a party to a contract be held liable for consequential losses?

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When the losses were reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was entered into.

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When the losses were caused by the breach of a condition.

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When the losses were caused by the breach of a warranty.