The Contract Act, 1872: Preliminaries and Definitions

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What is the definition of a contract according to Section 2h?

An agreement enforceable by law

According to Section 10, who is competent to contract?

Anyone of sound mind and over the age of 18

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

It must be enforceable by law

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

Express contract

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

Bailment agreements

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

Executory Contract

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

Quasi Contract

Which element is essential for a contract to be valid?

Certainty

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

Bilateral Contract

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

Express Offer

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

Executory Contract

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

Quasi Contract

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

Intention to create Legal Relationship

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

Express Offer

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

Implied Contracts

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

Mutual consent of parties

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

Any person of sound mind and not disqualified by law

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

Executed contract

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

Quasi-contract

Which element is essential for a contract to be valid?

Free consent of parties

Test your understanding of the Contract Act, 1872 with a focus on the preliminaries of contract and the definition of contract. Explore sections 1 to 75, indemnity, guarantee, bailment, agency, and more.

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