Contract Law Quiz: Offers and Acceptance
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In the case of Bird v Sumerville, what was the primary reason for the court's decision?

  • The offer was only intended for the first respondent. (correct)
  • The second respondent was present during the offer.
  • The appellant intended to sell the property to both respondents.
  • The appellant was harmed by both parties purchasing the property.

    • An acceptance of an offer can occur even if the offeree is unaware of the existence of the offer.

    False

    What must happen for a contract to be valid in the context of offers?

    There must be consensus of two minds.

    A reward offer is addressed to the __________.

    <p>public in general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding offers of rewards?

    <p>Anyone can accept an offer of reward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The offeror cannot prescribe a specific method of acceptance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cases with their primary outcomes:

    <p>Bird v Sumerville = Offer intended for one party Bloom v American Swiss Watch Co = No reward due to unawareness of the offer Cessionary acceptance = Third party may accept an offer Offer of reward = Addressed to the public in general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for an offeree to accept an offer with an option?

    <p>The offeree has the right to insist that the offer be kept open for the duration of the option.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a reserve price auction, who initiates the offer?

    <p>The highest bona fide bidder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An auction without a reserve price obligates the auctioneer to sell to the highest bidder.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be provided in advance if an auction is subject to a reserve price?

    <p>Notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a preference contract commonly known as?

    <p>Right of first refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An offer can be terminated by the _____ of either the offeror or the offeree.

    <p>death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grantors are obligated to sell their property if a grantee exercises their right of pre-emption.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to auctions:

    <p>Reserve price = Minimum bid price set by the seller Bona fide bidder = A legitimate bidder who intends to buy Fall of the hammer = Signals completion of the auction Counter-offer = A new offer made in response to an original offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an offer is rejected by the offeree?

    <p>The offer falls away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a right of pre-emption grant the holder?

    <p>Preferential right to buy property if the grantor decides to sell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A qualified acceptance signifies acceptance of the offer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pre-emption agreement is a type of __________ contract.

    <p>preference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Pre-emption agreement = An agreement allowing a party to buy property before it is offered to others Option contract = A firm offer that guarantees a future sale Grantor = The party who provides the preferential right Grantee = The party who receives the preferential right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically presumed about an auction unless stated otherwise?

    <p>It is subject to a reserve price.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the obligations of a grantor under a pre-emption agreement?

    <p>Must notify the grantee before selling to third parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The terms of a pre-emption agreement must always be predetermined for them to be valid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one significant difference between a pre-emption agreement and an option contract.

    <p>A pre-emption agreement does not involve a firm offer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does an offer become irrevocable according to the Labour Appeal Court's conclusion?

    <p>Upon receipt by the offeree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental acceptance of an offer is considered meaningful in practice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal effect does an option have between the grantor and grantee?

    <p>It establishes rights and obligations for both parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The duration of an option may result in automatic termination if not exercised within the prescribed __________.

    <p>time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for a grantee to protect their interests after receiving an option?

    <p>Prevent the sale of the property to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The death of a party automatically terminates an option without any stipulation in the contract.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An option must remain open for a reasonable time if no __________ is specified.

    <p>time limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main disagreement in the case of Owsianick v African Consolidated Theatres?

    <p>Whether pre-emption enforces a positive obligation to sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ogilvie Thompson JA believed that the grantor had a duty to make an offer to the grantee after the trigger event.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be adhered to when the pre-emption agreement specifies future sale terms?

    <p>The offer must adhere to these terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ event in a pre-emption agreement is what triggers the grantor's positive obligation to sell.

    <p>trigger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the outcome of Owsianick, what was the stance of the majority in the appeal regarding the lessee's pre-emptive right?

    <p>The right was not triggered by the option granted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a lessor grants an option to a third party before the lease ends, the lessee’s pre-emptive right is immediately triggered.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ offer is required for the trigger event to be valid in a pre-emption agreement.

    <p>bona fide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Trigger Event = Condition that activates the grantor's obligation Positive Obligation = Duty to sell after trigger event Negative Obligation = Restriction on transferring property Bona Fide Offer = Genuine proposal to purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key issue in the judgments concerning preference contracts?

    <p>Incorrect interpretations of previous decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thompson JA correctly interpreted Le Roux v Odendaal in his judgment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Vorkaufsrecht in German law?

    <p>It prohibits the sale to a third party unless a prior offer is made to the holder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default Vorhand construction is similar to __________'s construction in Owsianick.

    <p>Botha JA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cases or terms with their related concepts:

    <p>Owsianick = Historical sources Le Roux v Odendaal = Specific performance of sale Oryx = Reliance on minority judgment Vorkaufsrecht = Pre-emption rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'obligatio non contrahendo cum tertii' refer to?

    <p>An obligation not to contract with third parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The absence of a clearly defined default regime for preference contracts in RDL has contributed to multiple interpretations in South African law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential remedies for holders in preference contracts are mentioned?

    <p>Claims for damages or setting aside of transfers to third parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Law of Contract

    • This document is a study guide for the Law of Contract course (PVL3005W) at the University of Cape Town.
    • The study guide was written by Jamie-Lou Ross in 2024.
    • The study guide covers topics relating to the nature and basis of contractual liability, including what constitutes a contract, the distinction between agreements and contracts, sources of contract law, and contracts as legally enforceable agreements.
    • Contracts are agreements between two or more parties with the intention of creating a legal obligation. Key distinguishing factor are parties' serious intention to create binding legal obligation.
    • Agreements lacking serious intention to create legal obligations (e.g., social agreements, jokes) aren't contracts.
    • Contract law is largely based on common law but also reflects constitutional values and is influenced by legislation such as the Consumer Protection Act.
    • Contract law classification includes obligationary agreements (creating obligations), absolving agreements (discharging obligations), and transfer agreements (transferring rights, such as in cession).
    • Contract formation requires consensus (meeting of minds), capacity, legality, possibility of performance, and certainty of terms; lack of any one element negatively affects contract validity.
    • Offer and acceptance are essential elements of contract formation.
    • Offers must be firm, complete, and certain, while acceptance must be unconditional, made in the manner and time frame stipulated in the offer.
    • Different means, such as email, telecommunication, or face-to-face, may constitute acceptance, depending on the explicit or tacit specifications laid out in the offer.
    • Option contracts, where an offer is kept open for a specific period, and preference contracts, where the offeror grants the offeree the right to be considered before outside parties, are additional contract types.
    • Revocation, rejection, or lapse of time may invalidate offers and thus the contract.
    • Contractual liability, alongside delictual & enrichment liability, are a part of private law, more specifically the law of obligations.
    • Acceptance of offers has various legal effects, including the time and place of concluding a contract
    • Contracts, as agreements, have their origin in the will of the contracting parties.
    • Consensus (meeting of minds) and intention to create legal obligations are fundamental to contract formation.
    • Consideration and the mutual obligations exchanged are key elements of enforceable contracts.
    • Law of contract is part of private law.
    • A contract is formed when parties agree on all material terms.
    • There can be pre-contractual agreements/obligations
    • Issues arise in determining the precise point in time and place that a contract is formed, such as with long-distance or electronic transactions.

    Theories of Contract

    • The core of contract formation in law is the principle of consensus, which postulates that a contract exists when there is agreement between the parties on essential terms.
    • There are different views on contract formation, with the will theory being paramount, although other theories such as declaration, reliance, & information theory have emerged in response to practical issues, especially regarding postal contracts and electronic communications.
    • The basic premise and core functions of specific contracts, such as sales, leases, and options, are also explored.

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