The Contract Act, 1872: Preliminaries and Definitions
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What is the definition of a contract according to Section 2h?

  • A verbal agreement
  • An agreement enforceable by law (correct)
  • A written agreement
  • An informal arrangement

According to Section 10, who is competent to contract?

  • Only those over the age of 21
  • Only those with legal qualifications
  • Anyone regardless of age or mental capacity
  • Anyone of sound mind and over the age of 18 (correct)

What is the key requirement for an agreement to be considered a contract?

  • It must be approved by a judge
  • It must be enforceable by law (correct)
  • It must be in writing
  • It must be made in front of a lawyer

What is the classification of a contract based on the method of formulation?

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According to Section 182 - 238, what falls under the scope of the Contract Act, 1872?

<p>Bailment agreements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is characterized by obligations to be performed at a later time?

<p>Executory Contract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for contracts that are not contracts strictly, though the parties act as if there is a contract?

<p>Quasi Contract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential for a contract to be valid?

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In which type of contract must there be at least two parties involved?

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What type of offer requires legal relationship, certain terms, and communication?

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Which type of contract is characterized by obligations to be performed at a later time?

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What is the term for contracts that are not contracts strictly, though the parties act as if there is a contract?

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What is the key requirement for an agreement to be considered a contract?

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Which type of offer requires legal relationship, certain terms, and communication?

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What is the classification of a contract based on the method of formulation?

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What is the essential requirement for an agreement to be considered a contract?

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According to Section 10 of the Contract Act, who is competent to contract?

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What is the classification of a contract based on the time of its performance?

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What is the term for a contract that is not strictly a contract, though the parties act as if there is a contract?

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Which element is essential for a contract to be valid?

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What is a contract?

An agreement enforceable by law.

Who is competent to contract?

Anyone of sound mind and over the age of 18.

What makes an agreement a contract?

It must be enforceable by law.

Express Contract

A contract agreed upon by words, written or spoken.

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What does the Contract Act, 1872 cover?

Agreements related to bailment, like renting a car or storing goods.

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Executory Contract

A contract where obligations are performed at a later time.

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Quasi Contract

A situation where parties act as if there's a contract, even if none exists.

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What's essential for a valid contract?

A clear and defined agreement, avoiding ambiguity.

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Bilateral Contract

A contract involving at least two parties.

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Express Offer

An offer stated with legal relationship, clear terms, and communication.

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What makes an agreement a contract?

The intention of the parties to create legal relationship.

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Implied Contract

A contract formed through actions or conduct.

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What's essential for an agreement to be a contract?

Mutual consent of the parties.

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Who is competent to contract?

Any person of sound mind and not disqualified by law.

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Executed Contract

A contract where obligations are performed immediately.

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Quasi-contract

A situation where parties act as if there's a contract, even if none exists.

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What makes a contract valid?

Free consent of all parties involved.

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Implied Contract

A contract formed through actions or conduct.

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Executed Contract

A contract where obligations are performed immediately.

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What makes a contract valid?

Free consent of all parties involved.

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