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Return to JC Smith's The Law of Contract, 3e Student Resources
Chapter 1 Self-test questions
Introduction and fundamental themes
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Which of the following best describes contractual obligations?
They are imposed by the law.
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They are selected by the contracting parties.
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The parties have no say on which obligations can arise.
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There is nothing to distinguish contractual obligations from other forms of obligations.
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Can contractual and tortious duties overlap?
Yes, always.
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Yes, sometimes.
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Yes, but this is incredibly rare.
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No, never.
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Which of the following statements about the role of promises in contract is correct?
Contract law determines which promises are, or not, binding in law.
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Contract law prescribes the remedies available to a person if a binding promise has been broken.
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In contract law, 'promise' can include undertakings about existing facts.
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All of the options given are correct.
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Are all promises binding in law?
Yes.
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No.
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How may parties ensure that a promise is binding?
The promise is made in a deed.
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The promise is given for consideration.
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Both of the options given are correct.
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None of the options given is correct.
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Which of the following options is
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The document makes it clear that it is intended to be a deed.
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The document has been signed before witnesses.
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The document must be affirmed by a seal.
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The document is delivered as a deed by the maker or their agent.
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Is it true to say that most promises are made by deed?
Yes.
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No.
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Where a promise is not in a deed, how may it become binding?
By giving consideration for the promise.
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By shaking hands with the other party.
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By signing any other piece of paper.
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All of the options given are correct.
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Can all contracts be concluded orally?
Yes.
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No, some contracts require writing.
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No, most contracts require writing.
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No, all contracts must be concluded in writing.
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Is a (gratuitous) promise to make a gift binding?
Yes.
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No.
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Which of the statements given best encapsulates the concept of consideration?
The promisor asks for something in return for their promise.
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The promisee asks for something in addition to the promise.
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The promisor provides something in addition to their promise.
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The parties must think seriously about their promise before agreeing.
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Is consideration limited to the payment of money?
Yes.
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No.
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Which of the following statements best encapsulates the concept of a bilateral contract?
Each party makes a promise to the other party.
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One party makes a promise to the other.
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One party makes a promise to the world.
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One party performs the contract before the other promises to pay them.
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What distinguishes a unilateral from a bilateral contract?
In return for their promise, the offeror asks for a promise.
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In return for their act, the offeror asks for a promise.
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In return for their promise, the offeror asks for an act.
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In return for their act, the offeror asks for an act.
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According to the will theory of contract, why do contractual obligations arise?
They arise because of the socially-imposed impetus to perform.
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They arise because of the promise itself.
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They arise because the parties have agreed to perform them, and pay for them in the event that they do not.
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They arise because consideration has been paid.
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How will a party's words and conduct normally be interpreted?
Objectively.
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Subjectively.
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In the most efficient manner.
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However the court sees fit.
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What distinguishes unjust enrichment from contract?
Unjust enrichment is not a part of private law.
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Nothing distinguishes contract and unjust enrichment.
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Claims in breach of contract are not based on a civil wrong.
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Claims in unjust enrichment are not based on a civil wrong.
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