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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of Contract Law?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of Contract Law?
What distinguishes a promise from a contract?
What distinguishes a promise from a contract?
Which of the following is NOT a category of law mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a category of law mentioned in the content?
What does the term 'predecessors' refer to in the context of Common Law?
What does the term 'predecessors' refer to in the context of Common Law?
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What is meant by 'Administrative Law'?
What is meant by 'Administrative Law'?
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Which of the following describes a voidable contract?
Which of the following describes a voidable contract?
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What characterizes a Specialty Contract?
What characterizes a Specialty Contract?
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What does mutual consideration refer to in a contract?
What does mutual consideration refer to in a contract?
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Which of these options is true regarding the elements of validity in a contract?
Which of these options is true regarding the elements of validity in a contract?
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Which type of contract is NOT enforceable due to its illegal purpose?
Which type of contract is NOT enforceable due to its illegal purpose?
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A contract that has been declared and adjudicated by a court is referred to as what?
A contract that has been declared and adjudicated by a court is referred to as what?
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Which type of contract is not necessarily made in writing to be valid?
Which type of contract is not necessarily made in writing to be valid?
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What defines a legal purpose in a contract?
What defines a legal purpose in a contract?
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What type of contract involves promises exchanged verbally or in writing at the time it is made?
What type of contract involves promises exchanged verbally or in writing at the time it is made?
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Which type of contract is created based on conduct rather than explicit promises?
Which type of contract is created based on conduct rather than explicit promises?
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In which type of contract do two or more parties merge to create a contract with a separate third party?
In which type of contract do two or more parties merge to create a contract with a separate third party?
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What is a feature of several contracts?
What is a feature of several contracts?
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What defines a quasi-contract?
What defines a quasi-contract?
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In a joint and several contract, what rights do the parties have?
In a joint and several contract, what rights do the parties have?
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Which option describes how two party contracts function?
Which option describes how two party contracts function?
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What is a key difference between joint and several contracts?
What is a key difference between joint and several contracts?
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What characterizes a 3rd party beneficiary contract?
What characterizes a 3rd party beneficiary contract?
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Which of the following best describes a bilateral contract?
Which of the following best describes a bilateral contract?
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What defines a unilateral contract?
What defines a unilateral contract?
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Which of the following describes an executory contract?
Which of the following describes an executory contract?
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What is an executed contract?
What is an executed contract?
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What do contracts of agency accomplish?
What do contracts of agency accomplish?
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Which statement best describes contracts of guarantee?
Which statement best describes contracts of guarantee?
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In the context of contracts, what does 'void' refer to?
In the context of contracts, what does 'void' refer to?
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Study Notes
Contracts in Society
- Contracts are promises that are legally enforceable.
- Contracts can be categorized as Valid, Void, Voidable, Unenforceable, or Illegal.
Types of Contracts
- Simple Contracts: Meet all elements of validity and may not be in writing.
- Specialty Contracts: Require formalities and/or written agreements.
- Contracts of Record: Judicated by a court.
- Quasi-Contracts: Legal obligations imposed by law, based on the principle of unjust enrichment.
Elements of Validity
- Deliberate: The agreement must be intended.
- Agreement: Two or more parties agree to the terms.
- Competency: Parties must be legally capable to make the agreement.
- Mutual Consideration: Each party must give something of value in exchange.
- Legality: The purpose of the agreement must be lawful.
- Voluntarily: Agreement must be free from coercion.
Forms of Categorization
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By Origin:
- Express Contracts: Promises are expressed verbally or in writing.
- Implied Contracts: Conduct creates the exchange of promises.
- Quasi-Contracts: Legal obligations imposed by law to prevent unjust enrichment.
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By Participants:
- Two-Party Contracts: Involve two parties.
- Joint Contracts: Two or more parties merge and become jointly liable.
- Several Contracts: Two or more parties merge but remain individually liable.
- Joint and Several Contracts: Combines both joint and several liability.
- Third Party Beneficiary Contracts: Two parties enter into a contract for the direct benefit of a third party.
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By Obligation:
- Bilateral Contracts: Direct exchange of performance.
- Unilateral Contracts: One party makes a promise available to anyone who performs the required action.
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By Completion:
- Executory Contracts: Obligations are imposed for future acts.
- Executed Contracts: Exchange of obligations is completed at the time of agreement.
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By Agency:
- Contracts of Agency: Confer authority to act on behalf of one party to a third party.
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By Guarantee:
- Contracts of Guarantee: Answering for the performance or payment of a duty in the event of failure of another party.
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Explore the essential aspects of contracts in society, including their definitions, types, and elements of validity. This quiz covers topics such as simple, specialty, and quasi-contracts, helping you understand the legal framework surrounding agreements.
