Business Law Concepts Quiz

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What must a mistake be to be considered relevant in a contract?

Unilateral

Material (correct)

Mutual

Subjective

What does the term 'quasi contract' mainly aim to prevent?

Mutual agreement

Misrepresentation

Unjust enrichment (correct)

Fraudulence

What is required for fraud to be considered relevant?

Occur in a formal agreement

Determine a misrepresentation

Be reported to authorities

Cause an injury to the other party (correct)

Which statement best defines duress?

Coercion, either physical or mental, that deprives a person of free will Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct definition of a void contract?

Not binding on both parties Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of contracts includes 'executed' and 'executory'?

Express/implied Signup and view all the answers

What must an offer indicate to be valid?

It must be communicated Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'discharge' imply in a contract?

Completion or termination of the contract Signup and view all the answers

What is an invitation to offer best described as?

A solicitation for proposals Signup and view all the answers

What does silence or inactivity typically indicate in a contract context?

Cannot be deemed as acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What can a Letter of Intent (L.O.I.) do?

Outline the chief terms of a perspective deal Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Principal in an agency context?

Any person for whom an agent acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an agent?

Can be an employee Signup and view all the answers

What is a Power of Attorney?

A written document setting out the appointment of an attorney Signup and view all the answers

When the principal is partially disclosed, what does the third party know?

That they are dealing with an agent but not the principal's identity Signup and view all the answers

What does a sole agency mean for a principal?

The principal is prevented from appointing new agents in the territory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about agents and distributors is accurate?

An agent is only compensated after closing a deal Signup and view all the answers

What do Memoranda or Terms of Agreement signify?

A summary of the negotiation process Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about preliminary agreements?

They can lead to the creation of future agreements Signup and view all the answers

What does the term attorney commonly refer to?

Legal representative or lawyer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Business Law Concepts

Mistake (to be relevant): Must be mutual.
Moral Rules: Legally non-binding.
Quasi Contract: Intended to protect the weak party, avoid unjust enrichment.
Fraud (to be relevant): Must cause injury to the other party.
Unconscionability: The effect of drug or mental illness that renders a contract void.
Duress: Physical violence, coercion (physical or mental), or threat of violence that deprives someone of free will.
Undue Influence: Occurs when one party takes advantage of another due to their superior position, particularly in labor contracts.
Capacity of the Parties: Necessary for a valid contract.
Once a Contract is Closed: Parties are bound by the agreement; they can't change their minds unless the contract is voidable.
Voidable Contract: Binding on one party only if the other party chooses to enforce it. Otherwise, the contract is not legally binding on both parties.
Void Contract: Not binding on either party.
Contracts Classification: Can be general/specific, direct/indirect, express/implied, bilateral/unilateral, executed/executory, valid/void/voidable, written/oral, formal/informal, registered/unregistered.
Offer Requirements: Must be comprehensive, voluntary, indicate intent clearly and definitely, and communicated properly.
Agent: A person authorized to act on behalf of another.
Discharge: Termination or completion of the contract.
Invitation to Offer: An invitation to make a proposal, not an offer itself.
Silence or Inactivity: Not considered acceptance unless the offer states otherwise.
Waiver: Voluntary and intentional relinquishment of a contract right.
L.O.I. (Letter of Intent): Not a legally binding agreement, but may outline essential terms and contain binding provisions.
Memorandum/Terms of Agreement: Sets out the terms of the negotiation process; not necessarily legally binding unless otherwise specified.
Preliminary Agreements: Not legally binding; parties intend to reach an agreement later based on certain conditions.
Principal: The person for whom an agent acts.
Agent/Distributor: Often paid after a deal is closed.
Attorney: A representative (typically a lawyer or solicitor).
Power of Attorney: A written document authorizing someone to act on your behalf.
Principal Disclosed/Partially Disclosed: Third parties know the agent's role and may or may not know the identity of the principal.

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Test your understanding of key business law concepts including mutual mistake, fraud, duress, and the implications of contracts. This quiz will cover the legal principles that govern the validity and enforcement of contracts, clarifying how various factors affect their legality and binding nature.