Rules of Contract (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What are the two fundamental principles underlying contract law?
What are the two fundamental principles underlying contract law?
Voluntariness & freedom to contract
Which economic theory heavily influenced 19th century contract law development?
Which economic theory heavily influenced 19th century contract law development?
Laissez-faire economics
How many constituent parts must be present for a valid contract?
How many constituent parts must be present for a valid contract?
Three
What is consideration in contract law?
What is consideration in contract law?
Something of value exchanged by parties
Where is legal intention usually presumed to exist?
Where is legal intention usually presumed to exist?
Commercial agreements
What must an offer contain to be valid?
What must an offer contain to be valid?
Clear and definite terms
Which is an example of an invitation to treat?
Which is an example of an invitation to treat?
Goods displayed on shop shelves
What happens if someone tries to change the terms when accepting an offer?
What happens if someone tries to change the terms when accepting an offer?
It becomes a counter-offer
Under the postal rule in Adams v Lindsell, when is acceptance by post effective?
Under the postal rule in Adams v Lindsell, when is acceptance by post effective?
When posted by the offeree
When does acceptance by electronic means (email/text) become effective?
When does acceptance by electronic means (email/text) become effective?
Upon receipt by the offeror