Unilateral Contract Law
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In a unilateral contract, what is the role of the offeree?

  • To negotiate the terms of the contract
  • To perform a specific act to accept the offer (correct)
  • To make a promise in return for the offeror's promise
  • To provide consideration to the offeror

    • What is the consideration in a unilateral contract?

  • The offeree's performance of a specific act
  • A promise from the offeree to perform an act
  • The offeree's promise to pay for the offeror's promise
  • The offeror's promise to do something in return (correct)

    • What is required for a unilateral contract to be formed?

  • A written agreement signed by both parties
  • A promise from both parties to perform an act
  • An intention to create legal relations from the offeror only (correct)
  • An intention to create legal relations from both parties

    • What is the main difference between a unilateral and a bilateral contract?

    <p>One party makes a promise in exchange for an act, while both parties make promises in a bilateral contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of situation is a unilateral contract often used?

    <p>Reward or competition situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the offeree performs the required act in a unilateral contract?

    <p>The offeree is entitled to the promised consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is consideration not required from the offeree in a unilateral contract?

    <p>Because the offeree is not making a promise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of silence or inaction in a unilateral contract?

    <p>It can constitute acceptance if the offeror has indicated that it will be sufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a unilateral contract, what is the offeror's promise contingent upon?

    <p>The offeree's performance of a specific act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a unilateral contract?

    <p>A lost dog owner offering a reward to anyone who finds their dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Unilateral Contract

    Offer and Acceptance

    • A unilateral contract is formed when one party makes an offer that can be accepted by performing a specific act
    • The offeror promises to do something in return for the offeree's performance
    • Acceptance is made by the offeree's performance, not by promising to perform
    • Silence or inaction can constitute acceptance if the offeror has indicated that this will be sufficient

    Consideration

    • A unilateral contract is a type of contract that does not require consideration from the offeree
    • The offeror provides consideration, but the offeree does not
    • The offeree's performance is the consideration for the offeror's promise
    • A unilateral contract requires an intention to create legal relations between the parties
    • The offeror must intend to be legally bound by their promise
    • The offeree's intention is not relevant, as they are not making a promise

    Unilateral vs Bilateral Contracts

    • Unilateral contract: one party makes a promise in exchange for an act, with no promise from the other party
    • Bilateral contract: both parties make promises to each other
    • Unilateral contracts are often used in reward or competition situations

    Examples

    • A lost dog owner offers a reward to anyone who finds their dog. A person who finds the dog and returns it to the owner has accepted the offer and is entitled to the reward.
    • A company announces a competition, where the winner will receive a prize. The company is making an offer to all participants, and the winner accepts the offer by winning the competition.

    Cases

    • Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (1893): A company advertised a reward for anyone who could prove that their product did not prevent influenza. The court held that the advertisement was an offer, and the plaintiff's use of the product was acceptance of the offer.
    • Williams v Carwardine (1833): A person offered a reward for information leading to the conviction of a murderer. The court held that the offer was a unilateral contract, and the person who provided the information was entitled to the reward.

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    Understand the concepts and characteristics of unilateral contracts, including offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations. Learn how they differ from bilateral contracts and explore examples and case studies.

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