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What are valid contracts?
What are valid contracts?
Agreements between parties that complies with the prescribed validity requirements.
Define void contracts.
Define void contracts.
Agreements that do not comply with the validity requirements.
Explain voidable contracts.
Explain voidable contracts.
Voidable contracts contain a legal flaw to the disadvantage of one party, but the contract remains in effect until that party seeks to declare it void.
What is consensus in contract law?
What is consensus in contract law?
How is consensus established in a contract?
How is consensus established in a contract?
What happens if there is uncertainty or vagueness in the terms of a contract?
What happens if there is uncertainty or vagueness in the terms of a contract?
What must a person do if they offer to supply goods that have been reconditioned or rebuilt?
What must a person do if they offer to supply goods that have been reconditioned or rebuilt?
According to Section 31 of the CPA, what type of marketing is prohibited?
According to Section 31 of the CPA, what type of marketing is prohibited?
When does the cooling off period apply?
When does the cooling off period apply?
What information must be disclosed in catalogue marketing when the consumer did not have an opportunity to inspect the goods or services before the contract?
What information must be disclosed in catalogue marketing when the consumer did not have an opportunity to inspect the goods or services before the contract?
What does Section 16 of the CPA entitle the offeree to do?
What does Section 16 of the CPA entitle the offeree to do?
What is the general rule regarding making offers to the public?
What is the general rule regarding making offers to the public?
Who makes the offer in a simple auction?
Who makes the offer in a simple auction?
Who makes the offer in an auction subject to conditions?
Who makes the offer in an auction subject to conditions?
In the case of Bloom v American Swiss Watch Co, why was the reward not claimed by the first person who supplied information to the police?
In the case of Bloom v American Swiss Watch Co, why was the reward not claimed by the first person who supplied information to the police?
Why did no contract come into being between Bloom and ASW in the case mentioned?
Why did no contract come into being between Bloom and ASW in the case mentioned?
What is the key factor for parties to agree on an offer and acceptance?
What is the key factor for parties to agree on an offer and acceptance?
What is the main difference between offers to the public and call for tenders?
What is the main difference between offers to the public and call for tenders?
According to Smith J, is advertising a price an offer to the public?
According to Smith J, is advertising a price an offer to the public?
What did Smith J think would happen if advertising a price constituted an offer?
What did Smith J think would happen if advertising a price constituted an offer?
In the context of supermarkets, who is generally considered to make an offer to purchase?
In the context of supermarkets, who is generally considered to make an offer to purchase?
Have the courts in SA decided who makes an offer in the case of goods displayed in supermarkets?
Have the courts in SA decided who makes an offer in the case of goods displayed in supermarkets?
Which case has been suggested as a reference for the courts in determining who makes an offer in supermarkets?
Which case has been suggested as a reference for the courts in determining who makes an offer in supermarkets?
How are offers generally made in supermarkets according to the suggested case reference?
How are offers generally made in supermarkets according to the suggested case reference?
What is the key requirement for a valid acceptance in contract law?
What is the key requirement for a valid acceptance in contract law?
How can an offeree express their intention to accept an offer?
How can an offeree express their intention to accept an offer?
What happens if an acceptance contains new terms or leaves out original terms of the offer?
What happens if an acceptance contains new terms or leaves out original terms of the offer?
Why is it important for the acceptance to be made by the person to whom the offer was addressed?
Why is it important for the acceptance to be made by the person to whom the offer was addressed?
What is the significance of loss of legal capacity to act in relation to contract acceptance?
What is the significance of loss of legal capacity to act in relation to contract acceptance?
How does the timing of communication of an offer affect its validity?
How does the timing of communication of an offer affect its validity?
