Understanding Terms of Contract
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What is required when writing a letter or document for an illiterate person?

  • Ask the illiterate person to sign without any explanation
  • Clearly and correctly read over and explain the letter or document to the illiterate person (correct)
  • Print the document in a very small font to challenge the illiterate person
  • Include complex legal jargon in the document to test the illiterate person's understanding
  • What action should be taken by the illiterate person when presented with a document to sign?

  • Ask someone else to sign on their behalf
  • Ignore the document and not take any action
  • Sign without looking at the content of the document
  • Write a signature or make a mark at the foot of the document (correct)
  • In the case presented, what legal right did the defendant have over the lorry?

  • Right of seizure in case of default (correct)
  • Right to use the lorry for personal purposes
  • Right to return the lorry without consequences
  • Right to sell the lorry immediately
  • What must parties do when an illiterate person executes a document, as per the text?

    <p>Prove that the document was read over and explained to the illiterate person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the writer when an illiterate person signs a document?

    <p>Clearly write their full name and address on the document as the writer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should cause the illiterate person to write their signature or make a mark on a document?

    <p>The person writing or preparing the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if an illiterate person does not understand a document they are signing?

    <p>Read over and explain the document to them, or interpret it if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must parties prove that a document was read over and explained to an illiterate person?

    <p>To ensure that there was no deceit or fraud involved in obtaining their signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Waya v Byrouthy' case emphasizes which key principle when dealing with illiterate individuals?

    <p>'Proof of reading over and interpretation' requirement for documents involving illiterates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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