Deck 2: Contract Basics: an Overview

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A quasi contract is an ____________ contract. ​

A)implied in law
B)implied in fact
C)illegal
D)informal
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The person that makes the offer is called the

A)offeree.
B)offeror.
C)promisee.
D)acceptor.
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All contracts must be

A)archaic.
B)legal.
C)in writing.
D)signed by the parties.
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Consideration can be

A)money.
B)property.
C)services.
D)all of the above.
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Implied in fact contracts are inferred from the facts and circumstances surrounding the contract.
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To have a binding contract, which of the following is a necessary element?

A)Mutual assent
B)Capacity
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above
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The person who makes the promise is the promisee.
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A distinguishing characteristic of bilateral and unilateral contracts is the method of exchange between the parties.
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An executory contract is a fully performed contract.
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A void contract is one that may be avoided by one of the parties to the contract.
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A formal contract may require which of the following? ​

A)Seal
B)Signatures
C)All of the above
D)None of the above
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The statute that requires contracts to be in writing is which of the following?

A)The statute of limitations
B)The statute of frauds
C)UCITA
D)None of the above
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Consideration is a necessary element in a contract.
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An informal contract may be oral or written.
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Which of the following is not an element of a contract?

A)Signature
B)Legality
C)Offer
D)Consideration
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All contracts must be express and executed to be valid and binding on the parties.
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An express contract is one that is specifically stated.
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A contract that has no legal effect is ​

A)Formal.
B)Voidable.
C)Valid.
D)Void.
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All contracts must have a formal seal to be legal and binding.
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A contract where there is an exchange of promises between the parties is ​

A)unilateral.
B)bilateral.
C)all of the above.
D)none of the above.
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Match between columns
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
valid contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
quasi contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
executed contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
void contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
Capacity
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
promisee
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
express contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
promisor
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
unilateral contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
valid contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
quasi contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
executed contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
void contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
Capacity
The person making the promise in a contract.
promisee
The person making the promise in a contract.
express contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
promisor
The person making the promise in a contract.
unilateral contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
valid contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
quasi contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
executed contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
void contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
Capacity
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
promisee
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
express contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
promisor
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
unilateral contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
valid contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
quasi contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
executed contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
void contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
Capacity
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
promisee
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
express contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
promisor
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
unilateral contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
valid contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
quasi contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
executed contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
void contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
Capacity
A contract that has no legal effect.
promisee
A contract that has no legal effect.
express contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
promisor
A contract that has no legal effect.
unilateral contract
A fully performed contract.
valid contract
A fully performed contract.
contract
A fully performed contract.
quasi contract
A fully performed contract.
executed contract
A fully performed contract.
void contract
A fully performed contract.
Capacity
A fully performed contract.
promisee
A fully performed contract.
express contract
A fully performed contract.
promisor
A fully performed contract.
unilateral contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
valid contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
quasi contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
executed contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
void contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
Capacity
A contract that is specifically stated.
promisee
A contract that is specifically stated.
express contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
promisor
A contract that is specifically stated.
unilateral contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
valid contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
quasi contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
executed contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
void contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
Capacity
The person to whom the promise is made.
promisee
The person to whom the promise is made.
express contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
promisor
The person to whom the promise is made.
unilateral contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
valid contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
quasi contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
executed contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
void contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
Capacity
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
promisee
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
express contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
promisor
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
unilateral contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
valid contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
quasi contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
executed contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
void contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
Capacity
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
promisee
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
express contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
promisor
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
unilateral contract
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Deck 2: Contract Basics: an Overview
1
A quasi contract is an ____________ contract. ​

A)implied in law
B)implied in fact
C)illegal
D)informal
A
2
The person that makes the offer is called the

A)offeree.
B)offeror.
C)promisee.
D)acceptor.
B
3
All contracts must be

A)archaic.
B)legal.
C)in writing.
D)signed by the parties.
B
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Consideration can be

A)money.
B)property.
C)services.
D)all of the above.
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Implied in fact contracts are inferred from the facts and circumstances surrounding the contract.
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To have a binding contract, which of the following is a necessary element?

A)Mutual assent
B)Capacity
C)Both a and b
D)None of the above
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The person who makes the promise is the promisee.
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A distinguishing characteristic of bilateral and unilateral contracts is the method of exchange between the parties.
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9
An executory contract is a fully performed contract.
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A void contract is one that may be avoided by one of the parties to the contract.
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11
A formal contract may require which of the following? ​

A)Seal
B)Signatures
C)All of the above
D)None of the above
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The statute that requires contracts to be in writing is which of the following?

A)The statute of limitations
B)The statute of frauds
C)UCITA
D)None of the above
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13
Consideration is a necessary element in a contract.
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An informal contract may be oral or written.
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Which of the following is not an element of a contract?

A)Signature
B)Legality
C)Offer
D)Consideration
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All contracts must be express and executed to be valid and binding on the parties.
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An express contract is one that is specifically stated.
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18
A contract that has no legal effect is ​

A)Formal.
B)Voidable.
C)Valid.
D)Void.
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All contracts must have a formal seal to be legal and binding.
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A contract where there is an exchange of promises between the parties is ​

A)unilateral.
B)bilateral.
C)all of the above.
D)none of the above.
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Match between columns
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
valid contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
quasi contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
executed contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
void contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
Capacity
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
promisee
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
express contract
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
promisor
The legal ability to enter into a contract.
unilateral contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
valid contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
quasi contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
executed contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
void contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
Capacity
The person making the promise in a contract.
promisee
The person making the promise in a contract.
express contract
The person making the promise in a contract.
promisor
The person making the promise in a contract.
unilateral contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
valid contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
quasi contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
executed contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
void contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
Capacity
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
promisee
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
express contract
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
promisor
A contract where the act of performing is the acceptance.
unilateral contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
valid contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
quasi contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
executed contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
void contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
Capacity
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
promisee
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
express contract
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
promisor
A contract that promotes fairness and justice.
unilateral contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
valid contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
quasi contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
executed contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
void contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
Capacity
A contract that has no legal effect.
promisee
A contract that has no legal effect.
express contract
A contract that has no legal effect.
promisor
A contract that has no legal effect.
unilateral contract
A fully performed contract.
valid contract
A fully performed contract.
contract
A fully performed contract.
quasi contract
A fully performed contract.
executed contract
A fully performed contract.
void contract
A fully performed contract.
Capacity
A fully performed contract.
promisee
A fully performed contract.
express contract
A fully performed contract.
promisor
A fully performed contract.
unilateral contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
valid contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
quasi contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
executed contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
void contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
Capacity
A contract that is specifically stated.
promisee
A contract that is specifically stated.
express contract
A contract that is specifically stated.
promisor
A contract that is specifically stated.
unilateral contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
valid contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
quasi contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
executed contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
void contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
Capacity
The person to whom the promise is made.
promisee
The person to whom the promise is made.
express contract
The person to whom the promise is made.
promisor
The person to whom the promise is made.
unilateral contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
valid contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
quasi contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
executed contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
void contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
Capacity
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
promisee
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
express contract
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
promisor
An agreement between parties for value that is legally enforceable.
unilateral contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
valid contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
quasi contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
executed contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
void contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
Capacity
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
promisee
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
express contract
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
promisor
A contract that has all the necessary elements.
unilateral contract
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