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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who lacks the legal capacity to form a contract?

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

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

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

    What type of contracts can be enforced for minors?

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

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

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

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