Understanding Law Report Case Citations Quiz

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What is the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract under the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA)?

Voidable (correct)

Valid

Illegal

Ratified

What is the main difference between the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract and a limping contract?

Voidable vs. Illegal

Voidable vs. Ratified (correct)

Ratified vs. Invalid

Voidable vs. Valid

Under which Act does the National Credit Act 2005 (NCA) apply?

Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA)

Common Law Act

National Credit Act 2008 (NCA) (correct)

None of the above

What determines whether the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA) or Common Law applies to a specific contract?

Nature of goods/services sold Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where a contract is ratified, when does it become valid?

On the date it is ratified Signup and view all the answers

If John, who is a law lecturer at UCT, were to sell a bike from a dealership, which Act would apply to the transaction?

Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA) Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT included in a case citation/notation?

Plaintiff's occupation Signup and view all the answers

In an appeal case, what is the main focus of the reconsideration by judges?

Reassessing existing facts Signup and view all the answers

When can a case be taken on review instead of appeal?

When the judge makes inappropriate comments Signup and view all the answers

What makes African Customary Law particularly complex?

It constantly changes and differs between communities Signup and view all the answers

In relation to African Customary Law, when can courts apply it?

When both parties choose to apply it Signup and view all the answers

What sets African Customary Law apart from other sources of law?

Its dynamic nature and complexity due to community variations Signup and view all the answers

What type of acceptance is considered a rejection and a counter offer?

Conditional acceptance Signup and view all the answers

According to the Consumer Protection Act 2008 Section 31, what type of marketing is prohibited?

Negative option marketing Signup and view all the answers

In what manner must acceptance be communicated to the offeror if expressly set out by the offeror?

In writing Signup and view all the answers

Under the information theory, when is acceptance considered valid?

When it is communicated to the offeror Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario results in an invalid acceptance of an offer?

Accepting through silence Signup and view all the answers

What type of marketing is exemplified by sending unordered books with a note stating acceptance by silence?

Negative option marketing Signup and view all the answers

What makes an offer complete and clear in a contract?

Containing the essential terms of the contract Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a complete offer?

"Would you like to buy my car for R50,000?" Signup and view all the answers

In a sale contract, what are considered essential terms?

The items sold and the price Signup and view all the answers

Why is the offer 'Would you like to buy my car for between R40,000 and R50,000' not complete?

It lacks essential terms as the price is not fixed Signup and view all the answers

In the context of contracts, what does 'unconditional acceptance' mean?

Accepting the offer without any limitations or additional conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why was Cliff's tweet potentially problematic in the context of his contract with Mnet?

It contained racist comments Signup and view all the answers

In which limited situations does the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) apply?

When selling/leasing is in the ordinary course of business Signup and view all the answers

What exception does the CPA create regarding canceling a transaction?

Cancelling without breaching the contract during a cooling-off period Signup and view all the answers

Under the Consumer Protection Act, what does 'direct marketing' refer to?

Approaching someone electronically to offer goods/services Signup and view all the answers

When does Section 16 of the CPA not apply to a transaction?

When ECTA section 44 applies Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether ECTA section 44 or CPA section 16 applies to an online transaction?

Whether section 44 of ECTA has exceptions Signup and view all the answers

If you order books online and ECTA section 44 does not apply, which cooling-off period can you use according to the content?

CPA Section 16 cooling-off period Signup and view all the answers