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Chapter 3 Self-test questions
Contract II: mistake, misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence
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In relation to contracts with minors, which of the following is NOT a voidable contract?
Leasing property
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Contracts involving the sale of shares
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Contracts of partnership
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If the contract is for the benefit of the minor, and does not place unfair responsibility on him/her.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of mistake in contract law?
Frustrated mistake
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Common mistake
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Mutual mistake
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Unilateral mistake
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Which of the following elements is incorrect in establishing an actionable misrepresentation?
A statement of material fact that induces the other party into the contract
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A false representation
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The innocent party did or did not believe the statement to be true
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The representation induced the party into the contract
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Which of the following is NOT a type of misrepresentation?
Fraudulent misrepresentation
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Innocent misrepresentation
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Criminal misrepresentation
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Negligent misrepresentation
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At common law, duress makes the contract:
Voidable
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Void
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Illegal
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A valid contract that binds both parties
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Where undue influence has been used to form the contract, the effect is that the contract is:
Void
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A valid contract that binds both parties
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Illegal
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Voidable
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The case of Nottingham Patent Brick & Tile Co Ltd v Butler [1886] established which point of law?
A contract may be rescinded due to common mistake where the contract is valid and enforceable
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A fiduciary relationship may be presumed between a husband and wife
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A true statement, but one that misleads the other party may amount to a misrepresentation
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The use of illegitimate pressure may establish economic duress
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When a contract has been agreed on the basis of a fraudulent misrepresentation, which of the following remedies is/are available?
Both damages and rescission
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Damages only
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An injunction only
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Rescission only
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How is economic duress evidenced in the agreement to a contract
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i) Evidence of a bad bargain.
ii) Illegitimate pressure.
iii) A false statement that has induced the other party into the contract.
iv) There was no other option for the claimant than to accept the contract.
All of the elements above
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ii and iv
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i and iii
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ii and iii
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