Law of Contracts Overview

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What are the various modes of revocation of an offer?

  • By death or insanity of the offeror
  • By communication of notice of revocation by the offeror at any time before its acceptance (correct)
  • By the promisee fulfilling a condition precedent
  • By acceptance by the offeree within the prescribed time

When does an offer lapse by time according to section 6?

  • If it is not accepted within the prescribed time
  • If the offeror fulfills a condition precedent
  • If it is not accepted within a reasonable time (correct)
  • If no time is described in the offer

What is considered as one of the essential elements to support a contract?

  • Consideration (correct)
  • Third-party consent
  • Verbal agreement
  • Oral confirmation

Under English law, where must consideration move from?

<p>Promisee only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does consideration mean in relation to a contract?

<p>Something in return for a promise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can an offer be revoked according to the text?

<p>By communication of notice of revocation by the offeror before its acceptance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the holder in due course of a negotiable instrument?

<p>Has the right to realise the amount even without a contract with the person liable to pay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a person purchases immovable property with notice of certain conditions or covenants created by an agreement affecting the land?

<p>They are bound by the conditions even if they were not party to the original agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 11, who among the following is considered incompetent to contract?

<p>A person who is a minor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a valid exception to a contract without consideration being void?

<p>Promise to pay a time-barred debt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does capacity to contract refer to in relation to entering into valid contracts?

<p>Age of the parties, their mental state, and any legal disqualifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an agent acts within the scope of authority and in the name of the principal?

<p>The principal can enforce contracts entered into by the agent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between jus in rem and jus in personam?

<p>Jus in rem is a right against the world at large, jus in personam is a right against a specific person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If A owes money to B, and B has the right to recover this amount from A, what type of right does B have?

<p>Jus in personam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements required for an agreement to become a contract?

<p>Offer and acceptance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of contracts, what does 'discharge by breach' refer to?

<p>'Breach' meaning breaking the terms of the contract (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of right does X have as the owner of a plot of land against every member of the public?

<p>Jus in rem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes an agreement legally binding and recognized as a contract?

<p>'Free consent' - agreement made by competent parties for lawful consideration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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