Master Business Contracts: Formation, Interpretation, and Enforcement

Question 1

Which of the following requires mutual consent to modify a contract?

Accepted Answer

Novation

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Rescission

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Assignment

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Delegation

Question 2

Which elements are essential for a contract to be legally binding? Explain each element with an example.

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Agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality

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Intent, offer, and acceptance

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Offer, performance, and discharge

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Capacity, consideration, and legality

Question 3

In contract law, unconscionability refers to the fairness of contract terms. What are its key elements and potential legal consequences?

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Unconscionability considers fairness and power imbalances between parties.

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Unconscionability solely involves fraud or undue influence.

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Unconscionability applies only to high-value contracts.

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Unconscionable contracts are always void from the start.

Question 4

Question: Define anticipatory breach of contract and its legal implications. Describe the conditions that constitute an anticipatory breach and the remedies available to the non-breaching party.

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Option A: When a party clearly communicates their intent to not fulfill their contractual obligations in the future.

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Option B: When a party fails to perform their contractual obligations on the specified date.

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Option C: When a court declares a contract invalid due to insufficient consideration.

Question 5

According to the doctrine of impossibility, which of the following events would **NOT** excuse a party from fulfilling their contractual obligations?

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The party's essential employee resigns unexpectedly.

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The contract's subject matter is destroyed by a natural disaster.

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A new law prohibits the contract's performance.

Question 6

Question: Define consideration and explain its role in contract formation. Discuss the exceptions to the general rule that consideration must be sufficient but need not be adequate.

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Consideration is a bargained-for exchange of value between parties to a contract. It must be sufficient, but not necessarily adequate. Exceptions to this rule include past consideration and moral obligations.

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Consideration is something of value, such as money or property.

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Consideration is only sufficient if it is adequate in the eyes of the court.

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There are no exceptions to the requirement that consideration be sufficient.

Question 7

In contract law, which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of unconscionability?

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Procedural unconscionability assesses the fairness of contract terms, while substantive unconscionability evaluates the fairness of the bargaining process.

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Unconscionability applies only to contracts involving significant monetary value.

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Courts always refuse to enforce unconscionable contracts.

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Only non-drafters of a contract can assert the defense of unconscionability.

Question 8

The parol evidence rule is used to:

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Exclude extrinsic evidence to interpret a written contract

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Admit extrinsic evidence to modify or contradict a written contract

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Admit extrinsic evidence to supplement a written contract

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Exclude extrinsic evidence to create a contract

Question 9

The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable. Which of the following is NOT one of those types of contracts?

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Contracts for employment

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Contracts for the sale of land

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Contracts for the sale of goods over a certain value

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Contracts that cannot be performed within one year

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative dispute resolution mechanism?

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Jury trial

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Arbitration

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Mediation

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Negotiation

Question 11

What is the purpose of the Statute of Frauds?

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To require certain types of contracts to be in writing

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To establish a limitation period to enforce a contract

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To define the elements necessary for a binding contract

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To provide a way for parties to terminate a contract

Question 12

Which type of contract involves an exchange of promises between the parties?

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Bilateral Contract

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Unilateral Contract

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Implied Contract

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Quasi Contract

Question 13

What is the purpose of the parol evidence rule?

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To prevent extrinsic evidence from contradicting a written contract

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To admit oral evidence to explain or modify a written contract

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To require all contracts to be in writing

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To allow for the modification of written contracts through verbal agreement

Question 14

What is the difference between a condition and a warranty in a contract?

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Conditions trigger a right to rescind the contract, while warranties do not

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Conditions are more important than warranties

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Warranties are more important than conditions

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Warranties trigger a right to rescind the contract, while conditions do not

Question 15

In a bilateral contract, how many parties make promises?

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Two

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One

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Three

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Four

Question 16

Which type of contract is created by the conduct of the parties rather than by an express agreement?

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Implied-in-fact contract

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Express contract

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Quasi contract

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Unilateral contract

Question 17

A contract is considered unilateral if:

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Only one party makes a promise

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Both parties make promises

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Neither party makes a promise

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The promises are not in writing

Question 18

What is the primary principle of contract interpretation?

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The intent of the parties is paramount

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The court should interpret the contract in favor of the party who drafted it

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The literal meaning of the words in the contract should be followed

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The court should not consider the circumstances surrounding the formation of the contract

Question 19

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

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Statute of Limitations

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Mutual assent

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Consideration

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Capacity

Question 20

In a unilateral contract, the offeror's obligation arises:

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Upon the offeree's performance of the requested action

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Upon the offeree's acceptance

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At the time the offer is made

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Never

Question 21

Which of the following is a valid form of consideration in a contract?

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The exchange of money or property

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A promise to do something that you are already legally obligated to do

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A promise to perform an impossible act

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A promise to pay an excessive amount for something of lesser value

Question 22

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) primarily governs:

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Sales of goods

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Services

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Real estate

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Insurance

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of contract law?

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Let the buyer beware

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Freedom of contract

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Sanctity of contracts

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Unconscionability

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of breach of contract?

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Minor breach

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Anticipatory breach

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Material breach

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Fundamental breach

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)?

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To unify the law governing commercial transactions

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To establish a national system of bankruptcy laws

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To regulate the sale of securities

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To impose antitrust laws on large corporations

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a warranty in a contract?

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To guarantee the performance of the contract

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To provide a legal remedy for breach of contract

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To limit the liability of the parties

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To transfer the title to property

Question 27

What is the principle of mutuality of obligation in contract law?

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Both parties must have an obligation to perform under the contract

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The obligations of both parties must be of equal value

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The contract must be beneficial to both parties

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The performance of one party must depend on the performance of the other

Question 28

What is the purpose of the Statute of Frauds?

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To require certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable

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To limit the liability of corporations

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To regulate the sale of goods

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To govern the formation of partnerships

Question 29

A contract that is entered into under duress is considered:

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Voidable

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Void

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Unenforceable

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Legally binding

Question 30

A contract that has been fully performed by both parties is known as an:

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Executed contract

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Executory contract

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Void contract

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Unenforceable contract

Question 31

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) primarily governs contracts for:

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The sale of goods

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The provision of services

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The purchase of real estate

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The employment of individuals

Question 32

A covenant not to compete is a type of:

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Restrictive covenant

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Non-disclosure agreement

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Employment contract

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Sales agreement

Question 33

The primary distinction between an express contract and an implied contract lies in:

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The intent of the parties

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The formality of the agreement

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The subject matter of the contract

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The existence of a written document

Question 34

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

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Written documentation

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Offer and acceptance

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Mutual assent

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Consideration

Question 35

A bilateral contract is formed when:

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Both parties make reciprocal promises

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One party makes an offer and the other party accepts it

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One party pays consideration to the other party

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Both parties sign a formal agreement

Question 36

A liquidated damages clause in a contract:

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Specifies a predetermined amount of compensation for breach of contract

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Allows the non-breaching party to recover actual damages

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Is generally unenforceable

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Must be in writing to be valid

Question 37

What is the main purpose of the parol evidence rule?

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To prevent the introduction of external evidence that contradicts a written contract.

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To allow the introduction of external evidence to supplement a written contract.

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To prohibit the introduction of any evidence that is not documented.

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To require parties to include all agreements in a written contract.

Question 38

Which type of warranty is automatically included in all contracts for the sale of goods?

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Warranty of merchantability

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Warranty of fitness for a specific purpose

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Warranty of title

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Warranty of quiet enjoyment

Question 39

What is the primary distinction between a condition and a covenant in a contract?

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A condition is a significant term that is fundamental to the contract, while a covenant is a minor term that is secondary to the contract.

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A covenant is a significant term that is fundamental to the contract, while a condition is a minor term that is secondary to the contract.

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There is no distinction between a condition and a covenant.

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A condition is a promise that creates an obligation, whereas a covenant is a promise that does not create an obligation.

Question 40

What is the purpose of a liquidated damages clause?

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To establish a predetermined amount of compensation to be paid in case of a breach of contract.

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To allow parties to recover any damages incurred as a result of a breach of contract.

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To prevent parties from seeking damages in the event of a breach of contract.

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To require parties to mitigate damages in the event of a breach of contract.

Question 41

Based on the Statute of Frauds, which of the below contracts is NOT required to be in writing?

Accepted Answer

Employment contract for a period longer than one year

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Sale of goods for over $500

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Contract for the sale of land

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Contract to assume another's debt

Question 42

What constitutes a breach of contract?

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When one party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations

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When both parties agree to terminate the contract

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When the contract becomes impossible to perform

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When a court declares the contract void

Question 43

What is the legal concept known as novation?

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The creation of a new contract that replaces an existing one

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The termination of an existing contract by agreement

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The transfer of rights under a contract to another party

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A breach of contract

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of warranty recognized in contract law?

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Implied warranty of habitability

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Express warranty

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Implied warranty of merchantability

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Implied warranty of fitness for a specific purpose

Question 45

Identify the element of a valid contract that is NOT considered essential:

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Competence

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Consideration

Question 46

Define consideration in the context of contract formation:

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Anything of value exchanged between the parties

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The promise of a future benefit alone

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The legal duty to perform an obligation

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The unenforceable part of a contract

Question 47

Which type of contract is NOT subject to the Statute of Frauds requirement for written form?

Accepted Answer

Contracts for the provision of services

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Contracts for the sale of land

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Contracts for the sale of goods exceeding a specified value

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Contracts that cannot be completed within one year

Question 48

In a contract for the sale of goods, which of the following is NOT an implied warranty?

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Warranty of performance

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Warranty of merchantability

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Warranty of fitness for a particular purpose

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Warranty of title

Question 49

In a breach of contract case, which remedy is typically awarded to the plaintiff?

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Compensatory damages

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Specific performance

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Injunction

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Punitive damages

Question 50

Assignment of a contract refers to:

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Transferring the rights and obligations of a party to another party

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Modifying the terms of the existing contract

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Terminating the existing contract

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Breaching the existing contract

Question 51

In a bilateral contract, the distinguishing feature is that:

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Both parties make binding promises to each other

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Only one party makes a binding promise

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The promises are exchanged at different times

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The promises are not legally binding

Question 52

Acceptance of an offer can be express or:

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Implied

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Conditional

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Unilateral

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Unconditional

Question 53

Which type of contract is formed by the conduct of the parties?

Accepted Answer

Implied contract

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Express contract

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Formal contract

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Written contract

Question 54

When does a breach of contract occur?

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When a party fails to fulfill their obligations

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When an unforeseen event prevents performance

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When both parties agree to terminate the contract

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When the terms of the contract are ambiguous

Question 55

A liquidated damages clause specifies the amount of damages that will be awarded for a breach of contract.

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True

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False

Question 56

A warranty is a promise that a fact is true, while a representation is a statement of opinion.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 57

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

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Absence of fraud

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Agreement

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Capacity

Question 58

A contract where one party receives something of value without having to provide anything in return is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Gift

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Bilateral

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Unilateral

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a valid consideration?

Accepted Answer

A promise to do something illegal

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Goods

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Services

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Money

Question 60

A contract that is void from the beginning is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Void contract

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Voidable contract

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Unconscionable contract

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Enforceable contract

Question 61

The party who initiates a lawsuit for breach of contract is known as the:

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Plaintiff

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Breachor

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Obligee

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Defendant

Question 62

A contract that is entered into under duress is considered:

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Voidable

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Void

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Unconscionable

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Enforceable

Question 63

According to the Statute of Frauds, which of the following is a requirement for a valid written contract?

Accepted Answer

Signature

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Witnesses

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Notarization

Question 64

A promise that is given in exchange for a return promise is called a:

Accepted Answer

Bilateral contract

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Implied contract

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Unilateral contract

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Express contract