Master Contract Law in Conflict of Laws: Interactive Quizzes and Study Guide

Question 1

Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), what types of contracts are governed by its provisions?

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Only contracts involving the sale of goods

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All types of contracts

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Contracts for the sale of real estate

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Contracts for the provision of services

Question 2

True or False: The doctrine of forum non conveniens allows a court to dismiss a case if it finds that a more appropriate forum exists in another jurisdiction.

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True

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False

Question 3

Which resource provides a comprehensive framework for resolving conflict of laws issues in contract cases?

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The Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws

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The Uniform Commercial Code

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The Hague Convention on Contracts

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The International Chamber of Commerce Rules of Arbitration

Question 4

Which of the following factors is NOT considered by courts when determining the choice of law in a contract dispute?

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The tax implications of the contract

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The place of contracting

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The place of performance

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The intent of the parties

Question 5

In a contract dispute involving a choice of law issue, the party asserting that a particular law applies bears the burden of proving:

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The law is applicable

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The law is not applicable

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The other party is wrong

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The court is wrong

Question 6

In a contract dispute involving a conflict of laws issue, the primary goal of the court is to:

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Apply the law that will produce the most just and equitable result

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Apply the law that is most favorable to the plaintiff

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Apply the law that is most favorable to the defendant

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Apply the law that is most familiar to the court

Question 7

In conflict of laws analysis of torts, which concept refers to the law of the place where the wrong occurred?

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Lex loci delicti

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Choice of law rules

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Forum non conveniens

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Long-arm statutes

Question 8

According to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which of the following is not a requirement for a valid contract formation?

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Written form

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Offer

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Acceptance

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Mutual consideration

Question 9

Which legal doctrine allows a party to invalidate a contract due to a significant misrepresentation?

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Rescission

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Reformation

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Duress

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Unconscionability

Question 10

Which of the following is not an advantage of using international arbitration to resolve contract disputes?

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Guaranteed faster resolution

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Impartiality

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Enforceability across multiple jurisdictions

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Reduced costs

Question 11

In a contract dispute involving parties from different jurisdictions, which aspect is primarily governed by the law of the place where the contract was formed?

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Formal validity of the contract's formation

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Interpretation of the contract's terms

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Performance of the contract's obligations

Question 12

How can comparative contract law principles help resolve contractual disputes between parties from different legal systems?

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By identifying similarities and shared principles across legal systems

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By automatically applying the law of the party with the stronger legal position

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By ignoring the parties' chosen law and applying the law of the court hearing the case

Question 13

In a conflict of laws case involving a contract, how does public policy impact the enforceability of the contract?

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Public policy can limit the enforceability of contracts that violate fundamental societal values.

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Public policy always overrides contractual obligations.

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Public policy is only considered when the contract is illegal.

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Public policy has no bearing on the enforceability of contracts.

Question 14

Which of the following is a valid defense against the enforceability of a contract on the grounds of public policy?

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The contract violates public policy

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The contract is void for lack of consideration

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The contract is unenforceable due to the statute of limitations

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The contract is unconscionable

Question 15

Which of the following constitutes an anticipatory breach of contract?

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Repudiation

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Constructive breach

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Partial breach

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Actual breach

Question 16

Which of the following is not a type of assignment of contract rights?

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Delegation

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Assignment of a chose in action

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Novation

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Assignment of an executory contract

Question 17

Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for the formation of a valid contract?

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Offer, acceptance, and consideration

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Offer, acceptance, and a written agreement

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Acceptance and consideration only

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Offer and acceptance only

Question 18

In a conflict of laws case involving a contract dispute, the court will typically apply the law of:

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The jurisdiction with the most significant relationship to the contract

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The jurisdiction where the contract is to be performed

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The jurisdiction where the contract was signed

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of implied-in-fact contract?

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Contract implied in fact

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Express contract

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Unilateral contract

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Quasi-contract

Question 20

Which of the following is a legal remedy for breach of contract that seeks to compensate the non-breaching party for their losses?

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Damages

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Rescission

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Injunction

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Specific performance

Question 21

Which of the following is a defense to a contract based on mistake that occurs when both parties to the contract are mistaken about the same material fact?

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Mutual mistake

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Fraud

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Unilateral mistake

Question 22

Which of the following types of contracts is generally not assignable?

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Personal services contract

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Real estate contract

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Employment contract

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Sales contract

Question 23

A contract that is entered into under duress is considered:

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Voidable

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Unenforceable

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Valid

Question 24

The Uniform Commercial Code governs the sale of:

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Goods

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Services

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Real estate

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Intellectual property

Question 25

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to:

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Perform as promised

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Disclose all material facts

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Exercise due care

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Negotiate in good faith

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a recognized basis for choice of law in contract cases?

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Convenience of the parties

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Place of performance

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Center of gravity of the transaction

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Place of contracting

Question 27

In a contract governed by the law of one jurisdiction but performed in another, which law governs the issue of validity?

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The law of the jurisdiction where the contract is made

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The law of the jurisdiction where the parties reside

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The law of the jurisdiction where the contract is performed

Question 28

In a conflict of laws case involving a contract, which of the following factors would be most likely to lead a court to apply the doctrine of lex loci contractus?

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The contract was negotiated and executed in the same jurisdiction

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The contract is to be performed in multiple jurisdictions

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The parties are from different jurisdictions

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a valid choice of law rule for contracts?

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First-in-time rule

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Center of gravity test

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Most significant relationship test

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Lex loci contractus

Question 30

The doctrine of unconscionability allows courts to:

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Invalidate contracts that are grossly unfair or one-sided

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Modify contracts to make them more equitable

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Enforce contracts even if they are unfair

Question 31

The measure of damages for breach of contract is generally:

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Expectation damages

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Reliance damages

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Restitution damages

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Nominal damages

Question 32

The parol evidence rule prohibits the introduction of extrinsic evidence to:

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Contradict or vary the terms of a written contract

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Prove the existence of a contract

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Explain or clarify the terms of a written contract

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None of the above

Question 33

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

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Term of good faith and fair dealing

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Condition

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Warranty

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Express term

Question 34

In a contract, the parties stipulate that any disputes will be adjudicated according to the laws of a specific jurisdiction. This is known as:

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Express choice of law

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Default choice of law

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Presumptive choice of law

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Implied choice of law

Question 35

When determining the applicable law in a contract dispute, courts may consider all of the following factors EXCEPT:

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The political ideology of the parties involved

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The place of the contract's performance

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The location of the contract's subject matter

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The parties' expectations and intentions

Question 36

A court may refuse to enforce a choice of law clause if the:

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Chosen law violates the fundamental public policy of the forum state

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Parties failed to comprehend the implications of the clause

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Chosen law is more favorable to the defendant

Question 37

In the absence of an express choice of law, courts may determine the applicable law based on:

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The implied choice of law based on the contract's most significant connection

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The law of the place where the contract was formed

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The default rules of the forum state

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The law of the parties' domicile

Question 38

A contract contains a choice of law clause specifying that disputes will be governed by the laws of State A. However, the contract was formed in State B and involves the sale of goods manufactured in State C. Which state's law is likely to be applied?

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State A, as specified by the choice of law clause, unless it is contrary to the public policy of the forum state

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State C, as the place of manufacture

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State B, as the place of contracting

Question 39

In a contract involving real estate, the law that governs its validity and enforceability is typically determined by:

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The situs of the real estate

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The place where the contract was formed

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The domicile of the seller

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The domicile of the buyer

Question 40

The 'most significant relationship' test, when used to resolve choice of law conflicts, considers all of the following factors EXCEPT:

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The nationality of the parties

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The place of performance of the contract

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The place where the contract was formed

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The location of the subject matter of the contract

Question 41

In determining whether to apply a foreign statute of frauds to a contract, courts will consider whether:

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The foreign state has a substantial relationship to the transaction and applying its statute of frauds would protect a significant interest

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The foreign statute of frauds is more lenient than the forum state's statute of frauds

Question 42

When a contract violates the public policy of the forum state, courts may consider all of the following factors in determining whether to enforce it EXCEPT:

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The financial hardship caused by enforcing the contract

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The degree to which enforcing the contract would violate the public policy

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The nature and strength of the public policy

Question 43

In a contract dispute, the forum state's statute of limitations typically:

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Governs the timeliness of the action

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Is subject to the choice of law rules of the contract

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Is always shorter than the statute of limitations of other states

Question 44

A contract for the sale of goods contains a choice of law clause specifying that the contract will be governed by the law of England. However, the parties are both US citizens and the goods are manufactured in the United States. What is a potential argument against enforcing the English choice of law clause?

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The clause may be unenforceable because it is not sufficiently related to England and would frustrate the parties' reasonable expectations.

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English law is not applicable to contracts involving US citizens.

Question 45

A contract for the sale of a business involves parties from different states. The contract contains a choice of law clause specifying that the law of the state where the business is located will govern. However, one party argues that the contract violates a fundamental public policy in the state where the contract was formed. What is the likely outcome?

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The court may refuse to enforce the contract even if the choice of law clause points to another state's law, if the contract violates a fundamental public policy.

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The choice of law clause will be enforced regardless of any public policy concerns.