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?

<p>Nature of goods/services sold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>On the date it is ratified (D)</p> 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?

<p>Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Plaintiff's occupation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reassessing existing facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When the judge makes inappropriate comments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes African Customary Law particularly complex?

<p>It constantly changes and differs between communities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When both parties choose to apply it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Its dynamic nature and complexity due to community variations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conditional acceptance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Negative option marketing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In writing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the information theory, when is acceptance considered valid?

<p>When it is communicated to the offeror (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario results in an invalid acceptance of an offer?

<p>Accepting through silence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Negative option marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes an offer complete and clear in a contract?

<p>Containing the essential terms of the contract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>&quot;Would you like to buy my car for R50,000?&quot; (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a sale contract, what are considered essential terms?

<p>The items sold and the price (A)</p> 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?

<p>It lacks essential terms as the price is not fixed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Accepting the offer without any limitations or additional conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It contained racist comments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When selling/leasing is in the ordinary course of business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What exception does the CPA create regarding canceling a transaction?

<p>Cancelling without breaching the contract during a cooling-off period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Approaching someone electronically to offer goods/services (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When ECTA section 44 applies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Whether section 44 of ECTA has exceptions (A)</p> 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?

<p>CPA Section 16 cooling-off period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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