Questions and Answers
What happens when one party prevents the other from performing their promise in a reciprocal contract?
In a contract where the order of performance is not expressly fixed, what dictates this order?
In the example where A builds a house for B, which promise must be performed first?
Which of the following statements about reciprocal promises is true?
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What is the effect on a contract if one party fails to perform their promise while the other is ready and willing?
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If A prevents B from executing work they agreed upon, what can B do?
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In a situation with reciprocal promises, which aspect is critical for determining performance order?
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What must occur for A's promise to deliver stock to B to be enforceable?
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What happens if one party fails to perform their promise in a contract consisting of reciprocal promises?
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If A does not provide cargo for B's ship as agreed, what is A's obligation?
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What is true about the order of performance in reciprocal promises?
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In the example with A and B regarding scaffolding, what occurs when B fails to supply necessary materials?
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In the case where B fails to pay for merchandise on time, what is A's recourse?
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What is the consequence for B if they refuse to furnish scaffolding as promised in the builder's work contract?
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When a contract consists of reciprocal promises, what principle governs the default of one party?
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What can be inferred about the nature of reciprocal promises?
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Which type of agreement is considered void?
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What is the effect of refusal to perform a promise wholly?
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In the context of joint liabilities, which statement is true?
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When must contracts be performed if no time is specified?
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What happens when a specified event does not happen within a fixed time in a contract?
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Which situation does not hold any effect on the performance of a contract?
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Under which circumstance might a contract be deemed impossible?
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What is a key characteristic of reciprocal promises?
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Study Notes
Effect of Default in Reciprocal Promises
- In cases of reciprocal promises, if one party cannot perform, they cannot demand performance from the other party.
- The party that fails to perform must compensate the other for any loss incurred due to non-performance.
- Example: A hires B's ship for cargo transport but fails to provide cargo. A cannot claim B's services and must compensate for B's loss.
Order of Performance
- If the contract specifies an order for performance, it must be adhered to.
- In the absence of explicit order, performance should follow the natural sequence required by the transaction.
- Example: A must build a house before B is obligated to pay; A does not need to perform if B does not provide security first.
Liability for Preventing Performance
- If one party prevents the other from fulfilling their promise, the contract becomes voidable at the option of the affected party.
- The prevented party can claim compensation for any losses incurred due to non-performance.
- Example: A contracts B for a job, but A prevents B from executing it. B may choose to rescind the contract and seek compensation for losses.
Contingent Contracts
- Defined as contracts dependent on the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific event.
- Contracts contingent on a happening event must be enforced if that event occurs.
- Contracts contingent on an event not occurring become void if the event is impossible.
- Certain agreements, such as wagers or those on impossible events, are void.
Performance of Contracts
- All parties to a contract are obligated to fulfill their promises as outlined in the agreement.
- Refusal to accept performance or refusal to perform wholly has designated legal implications.
- Contracts can be performed by the party involved or, in certain cases, by a third party.
- When dealing with joint liabilities, any one party can fulfill the obligation, but they can seek contributions from others.
Timing and Place of Performance
- Obligations regarding the timing of performance are defined when no application is needed and no specific time is set.
- Performance obligations are expected to align with the contractual terms unless otherwise stated.
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This quiz covers the legal principles surrounding reciprocal promises in contract law. It focuses on the implications of default and the obligations of each party when one fails to perform their promise. Understand the concepts of compensation and performance claims within a contractual framework.