Contract Law Fundamentals
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What is the principle that only parties to a contract are bound by it?

  • Legal capacity in contract
  • Freedom of contract
  • Consideration in contract
  • Privity of contract (correct)

Under what circumstances should important terms of a contract be put in writing?

  • When parties accept common law contract rules
  • When there is freedom to contract
  • When rejecting common law contract rules in their own contracts
  • When providing terms of the contract is difficult in an oral agreement (correct)

Which one of the following is a factor for a valid contract?

  • Consensus in the contract (correct)
  • Mutual exchange of promises
  • Capacity to contact minors
  • Performance of the contract

In which situations are certain contracts required to be in writing to be valid?

<p>For the sale or mortgage of real estate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who lacks the legal capacity to form a contract?

<p>Minors under 18 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of written contracts for certain financial agreements?

<p>To prevent oral disputes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of contracts can be enforced for minors?

<p>Contracts for necessities at a fair price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used when a party decides to reject a contract before it is fully performed?

<p>Anticipatory breach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can contracts with intoxicated persons be voided?

<p>If the other party took advantage of the intoxicated person and the intoxicated person promptly rejects the contract when sober (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may contracts that are illegal due to statute be enforced?

<p>If the illegality was corrected when the contract was performed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of clauses restrict a person who sells a business from opening a competing business?

<p>Non-Competition Clause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Non-Solicit Clause prevent an employee from doing?

<p>Soliciting former employer's clients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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