Contract Law: Offer and Acceptance
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What is the condition precedent for the offer to buy a car in Financing Ltd vs Stimson?

  • The car must be in a damaged condition
  • The car must be sold immediately
  • The car must be in good condition (correct)
  • The car must be sold at a discounted price

What happens to the offer when the offeror dies or becomes mentally disordered, according to Sect 6(d) of CA 1950?

  • The offer is suspended for a reasonable time
  • The offer is revoked only if the offeree knows about the death or mental disorder (correct)
  • The offer is terminated immediately
  • The offer is accepted by default

Who can revoke the offer according to Sect 6(a) of CA 1950?

  • Only the offeror (correct)
  • Only the offeree
  • Either the offeror or the offeree
  • Neither the offeror nor the offeree

When can the offeree revoke their acceptance, according to Sect 5(2) of CA 1950?

<p>At any time before the acceptance is communicated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How must the revocation of acceptance be communicated to the offeror?

<p>Through a positive conduct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the communication of a revocation of acceptance complete against the offeror?

<p>When the offeror puts the revocation into a course of transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid contract despite the absence of consideration?

<p>A promise made on account of natural love and affection between parties standing in a near relation to each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Limitation Ordinance 1953 in contracts?

<p>It determines the statute of limitations for recovering debts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for a contract to be binding under Section 26 (a)?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a new agreement to pay a statute-barred debt to be valid?

<p>The promise is in writing and signed by the debtor or authorized agent. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the contract law states that an agreement made without consideration is void unless certain conditions are met?

<p>Section 26 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a promise made without consideration on a contract?

<p>The contract is void. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if the consideration in a contract is inadequate?

<p>The contract is valid, and the consideration is enforceable. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a situation where a contract is valid despite the absence of consideration?

<p>A contract made without any condition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle in the case of Phang Swee Kim vs Beh I Hock?

<p>The consideration does not affect the validity of the contract. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a written promise to pay a debt?

<p>It creates a new contract under section 26 (c). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a contract to be made on account of natural love and affection?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if a debtor makes a fresh promise to pay a statute-barred debt?

<p>The promise becomes a valid contract. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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