Contract Law: Voidable Contracts and Consideration
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What type of contract is characterized by a promise for an act?

  • Bilateral contract
  • Unilateral contract (correct)
  • Implied-in-fact contract
  • Executory contract
  • What is the primary purpose of a quasi-contract?

  • To facilitate contract formation
  • To enforce formal contracts
  • To prevent unjust enrichment and unjust detriment (correct)
  • To execute a bilateral contract
  • What is the key characteristic of a formal contract?

  • It is an oral agreement
  • It is fully enforceable
  • It requires a special form or method of creation (correct)
  • It is an implied agreement
  • What is the difference between an executory contract and an executed contract?

    <p>An executory contract has not been fully performed, while an executed contract has been fully performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a contract that is inferred from the conduct of the parties?

    <p>Implied-in-fact contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an implied-in-fact contract?

    <p>A freelance graphic designer working on a project without a formal agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pitfall of a unilateral contract?

    <p>The parties may not intend to create a legally binding agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of contract that is fully enforceable and may be sued upon if breached?

    <p>Informal contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a bilateral contract?

    <p>It is a promise for a promise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a court award monetary damages in a quasi-contract?

    <p>To prevent unjust enrichment and unjust detriment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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