Exam 8: Nature and Classification

Every contract involves at least two parties.

Jonah tells Levi he will give him an Xbox if Levi does Jonah's chores for a month.Levi promises to do the chores.Jonah and Levi have formed a

Wilson buys a lottery ticket at his local gas station.Wilson has accepted an offer for

Cory believes that he and Dian agreed that he would act as her personal sports trainer for seven workout sessions.In a later dispute,the existence of any contract can be judged by

Cody signs and returns a letter from Dora,referring to her sale of the Bar-D Ranch and its price.When Cody attempts to complete the deal,Dora re-fuses,claiming that they have no con-tract.Cody claims they do.What standard determines whether these parties have a contract?

On Monday,Neil tells Outdoor Landscaping,Inc.,that he will pay Outdoor $500 if various tasks are completed by Friday.On Wednesday,when Outdoor has finished more than half of the work,Neil says that he has changed his mind.These parties had

One purpose of quasi contracts is to prevent unjust enrichment of one party at the expense of another.

Quasi contracts are often used by courts,even in cases where there is an actual contract that covers the area in controversy.

The element of intent is not very important in determining whether a contract has been formed.

A quasi contract arises from a mutual agreement between two parties.

A void contract is enforceable if it is in writing.

A contract is valid only if both of the parties entering into it have the capacity to do so.

Ellen offers to sell her math textbook to Julia for $50.Julia does not respond.Ellen and Julia do not have a contract because they lack the requirement of

The only requirement for a valid contract is that the parties voluntarily entered into it.

Green Grocers,Inc.,enters into a contract with Hiway Transport Company for the deliv-ery of a shipment of fresh produce.In a later dispute between these parties over the delivery,the doctrine of quasi contract cannot be used because

On behalf of the rock group Uno,their manager Thalia agrees to a performance in Seaside Amphitheater on July 4.Rex,acting for Seaside,sends a written copy of the agreement to Thalia to be signed.If Thalia signs the copy,the parties will have

Holiday Sales Company and Global Distributors,Inc.,enter into an express contract for the delivery of imported specialty goods.In interpreting this contract,the highest priority is given to

Tania promises to buy Saki's handheld video game-player for $40.Saki is

Jonathon promises to pay child support and alimony to his ex-wife every month after their divorce.Jonathon has

When Jeff's car breaks down,he asks Insta-Tow,Inc.,to tow it to Huey's Repair Shop.There is no discussion of a price,and Jeff and Insta-Tow do not sign any documents.Later,Insta-Tow sends Jeff a bill.With respect to Jeff's obligation to pay the bill,this is