Exam 18: Contract Remedies

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -duress

Under the rule in Hadley v.Baxendale, only damages foreseeable at the time of entering into the contract can be recovered.

A power of avoidance held by a party may be lost if:

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -breach

Carolyn agrees to sell Marianne an antique handmade lace tablecloth for $1,500.When Carolyn discovers that her cousin wants it too, she breaks the contract with Marianne.Marianne can ask the court to order:

Even if a party has the power to avoid a contract for lack of capacity, duress, or undue influence, the party will lose that power by affirming the contract.

In which of the following situations is restitution available as a remedy?

Explain consequential damages.Give an example.

A liquidated damages provision sets forth the amount of damages the parties agree in advance to be paid in the event of breach.

Wayne Busby contracts to build a house for Mary Ann Connell.Busby finishes approximately half of the house and quits.Connell files suit against Busby.Which remedy is not available to her?

Damages for reliance include expenses for:

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -consideration

Lynne agrees to buy Harriette's farm for $200,000 and puts $20,000 down.Then Lynne learns she is allergic to hay and repudiates the contract.If Harriette can sell the farm for $190,000 a month later, she may:

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -restitution

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -output contract

When a breach of contract occurs, the nonbreaching party is required to take reasonable steps to lessen or mitigate the damages that he may sustain.

Equitable remedies will not be granted when:

MATCHING Part III Matching Match each statement with the correct term below.a.A contract that binds an offeror to keep an offer open for a specified period of time.b.Improper physical or mental coercion exercised upon a person so that he is forced to do an act against his free will.c.Taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a relationship of trust and confidence.d.A contract in which only one party makes a promise.e.A wrongful failure to properly perform contractual promises.f.A contract that has not been fully performed.g.A binding agreement that the courts will enforce.h.A contract that has been fully performed by all of the parties.i.A contract in which both parties exchange promises.j.An event that must or must not occur before performance is due under a contract.k.Transfer of a contractual obligation to a third party.l.A merchant's irrevocable offer to sell or buy goods in a signed writing that gives assurance that it will not be revoked for the time stated, up to three months.m.A statement in the form of a promise that imposes no obligation on the maker of the statement.n.A defective contract not wholly lacking in legal effect but that is capable of being avoided.o.The inducement given to enter into a contract; whatever is given in exchange for something else.p.A substituted contract involving a new third-party promisor or promisee.q.An equitable remedy that compels the actual performance by the defaulting party of his contractual obligations.r.Voluntary transfer of contractual rights to a third party.s.An obligation not based upon contract that is imposed by law to avoid injustice.t.An understanding or belief that is not in accord with existing fact.u.Restoration of an injured party to the position she was in before the contract was made.v.A formal court order prohibiting a party from doing a specific act.w.An event that terminates a duty of performance.x.An agreement to purchase all the materials of a particular kind that the purchaser needs from one seller.y.An agreement to sell the entire production of a particular seller to one buyer. -option contract

Courts of equity will grant specific performance of contracts for personal services.

Contract damages that put the injured party in as good a position as if the other party had performed are: