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Which of the following scenarios could potentially result in a successful claim for breach of contract?

A written contract for the sale of a car specifies payment in US dollars, but the buyer pays in Euros

A contract for gardening services is assigned to a new owner without the gardener's written consent (correct)

A contract for construction work is cancelled by the homeowner due to dissatisfaction with the contractor's work after the project is completed

An employer promises a cash bonus to an employee for meeting a sales target, but later decides not to pay due to budget constraints

Which of the following is a potential defense against a claim of breach of contract?

The employer's promise was not received by the department head

The buyer refused to pay until after inspection of the purchased goods

The defendant only paid in a foreign currency that was not agreed upon in the contract

The contract was destroyed by fire before it could be completed (correct)

Which of the following is a potential remedy for a breach of contract?

Nominal damages (correct)

Punitive damages

Consequential damages

Liquidated damages

Which of the following is a potential defense against the enforcement of an agreement?

The agreement violates the Statute of Frauds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential scenario where a claim for damages can be made under the implied warranty of merchantability?

The plaintiff's car had a defect that caused an accident Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential scenario where a unilateral contract is formed?

An employer promises to pay an employee a bonus for meeting a sales target Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential scenario where a claim for quantum meruit can be made?

A woman saves a man from drowning and he promises to pay her $100 as a token of gratitude Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential scenario where an offer can become irrevocable until a certain date?

An offer is made for the sale of a garden tractor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential scenario where a contract can be invalidated by an oral agreement?

A written contract for a brick fireplace is modified by an oral agreement to include a chimney Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would likely result in a successful claim for breach of contract?

A buyer refusing to pay for wooden studs until after inspection Signup and view all the answers

What defense was asserted in a case involving a destroyed contract for garage construction?

Impossibility of performance Signup and view all the answers

In a case involving the sale of glue, what currency did the defendant pay in?

San Sebastian dollars Signup and view all the answers

What theory might a woman use to potentially sue for payment after saving a man from drowning?

Quantum meruit Signup and view all the answers

In a contract for car painting, what are the concurrent conditions?

Payment and painting Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential defense for a defendant in a contract for rental of a theater?

Government action making the subject matter unlawful Signup and view all the answers

In a contract for a brick fireplace, can an oral agreement invalidate a written contract?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

What is the implied warranty of merchantability?

A guarantee that goods are fit for their intended purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential claim for damages under a contract for a car sale with a defective vehicle?

Implied warranty of merchantability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contracts Practice Questions Summary

A father offered his son a cash bonus and payment of tuition for law school if he postponed his wedding until after his first year of law school. The son agreed but his fiancé broke off the engagement and he ultimately decided not to continue law school. He demanded the cash bonus from his father's administrator, but the contract violated public policy and he would likely be unsuccessful in a lawsuit.
A furniture dealer advertised 500 barrel chairs for sale at $75 each, even though the fair market value was $100. An interior decorator contracted to buy them, but later cancelled the order. The dealer sold all the chairs to another buyer and could potentially sue the decorator for breach of contract, but the damages would depend on various factors.
A contract to construct a garage was destroyed by fire before it could be completed, and the defendant asserted a defense of impossibility of performance. The court would likely find for the defendant, as the fire was not his fault.
A written contract for the purchase of wooden studs required payment prior to inspection, and the buyer refused to pay until after inspection. The seller could potentially sue for breach of contract, as the buyer's refusal to pay constituted a breach.
An employer offered a cash prize to any employee who could modify a computer program to double its speed, and an engineer began working on it. He wrote a memo accepting the offer but it was not received by the department head. The notice constituted an offer for a unilateral contract.
A contract for gardening services contained a clause prohibiting assignment without the gardener's written consent. The owner assigned the contract to a new owner without consent, and the gardener refused to perform further work. The new owner could potentially sue for breach of contract, but the gardener may argue that the contract was for personal services.
The city council offered a reward for information leading to the conviction of arsonists, and a police officer's efforts led to the arrest of two men. The officer demanded the reward, but the council refused. The city may argue that the offer was for a gratuitous cash award and was not an enforceable promise.
A contract for the sale of glue specified a total price of "NINE THOUSAND ($9,000) DOLLARS," but the defendant only paid in San Sebastian dollars. The plaintiff may offer testimony that they agreed to pay in US dollars, but the admissibility of that testimony would depend on various factors.
A woman saved a man from drowning and he promised to pay her $100 as a token of gratitude. He later died and the executor of his estate rejected her demand for payment. She may potentially sue on a theory of quantum meruit.
A body shop owner wrote out the terms of a contract for painting a car and purchasing a new bumper. The woman agreed to pay $300 in advance and $400 on completion for the paint job, and $150 on delivery for the bumper. The payment of theContracts and Breach of Contract
In a contract for car painting, payment and painting are concurrent conditions.
An employee cannot sue for damages if their position is eliminated due to company reorganization.
In a rental agreement for a theater, the defendant can cancel due to government action making the subject matter unlawful.
A builder can assert a claim for breach of contract if the homeowner cancels the contract the day before work begins.
A promise to pay $2,000 in full can result in a claim for damages if the promise is not fulfilled.
A written contract for a brick fireplace can be invalidated by an oral agreement.
The defendant can successfully object to the enforcement of an agreement on the ground that it violates the Statute of Frauds.
A plaintiff can claim a refund for a used car based on its reasonable rental value.
An offer to sell a garden tractor can become irrevocable until a certain date.
A written contract can still be enforced with oral testimony to establish the price.
A written agreement can be a full and final expression of a contract.
Additional oral agreements made before signing a written contract can affect its legal effect.Contracts and Sales Scenarios
In a painting contract, promises made during negotiations were enforceable even if not included in the written memorandum.
In an air-conditioning unit contract, the company assigned its rights to the plaintiff, but the defendant did not consent.
In an art dealer contract, the niece refused to sell paintings except for one, which led to a breach of contract claim by the dealer.
In an aluminum siding contract, the homeowner assigned the contract to a new owner, leading to a dispute over payment.
In an office supply contract, the retailer rejected a delivery due to a price increase agreed upon after the initial sale.
In an arts and crafts contract, the buyer ordered coffeepots at a discounted price, but the seller billed at full price due to a discount only applying to COD orders.
In a car sale contract, the plaintiff’s car had a defect that caused an accident, leading to a claim for damages under the implied warranty of merchantability.
In a doctor’s bill contract, the defendant failed to pay the doctor after receiving payment from his insurance company.
In an amusement park construction contract, the contractor demanded payment after completing a portion of the work, but the landowner refused.
In a real estate contract, the landowner promised to convey Blackacre to her son for $100,000 if paid within a month, but died before the transaction could be completed.
The son demanded the administratrix of the landowner’s estate convey Blackacre to him for $100,000, but she refused.
The validity of the contracts depended on factors such as consent, consideration, and written agreements.

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Test your knowledge of contracts and breach of contract with this quiz! From concurrent conditions to the Statute of Frauds, this quiz covers a variety of topics related to contracts and their legal implications. You'll also be challenged with scenarios involving sales contracts and the various factors that determine their validity. Sharpen your legal skills and see how much you know about contracts by taking this quiz now!