Contracts 1
Hodge Podge
Hodge Podge 2
Landlord/Tenant
Divorce & Family Law
100
The ___ makes the offer and the ______ accepts the offer.
What are offeror and offeree?
100
To be binding, any and all agreements/contracts must include this.
What is consideration?
100
My 15-year old son, who looks older, just signed a contract joining a health club which has “dues” of $50.00 a month. Is this contract valid - why or why not?
What is no - must be 18.
100
When a landlord does some act that deprives the tenant of the beneficial enjoyment of the premises.
What is an eviction.
100
A judicial declaration that the marriage never existed.
What is an annulment?
200
An event that must occur before an agreement becomes effective.
What is a condition precedent?
200
If I am suing someone for a large amount of money, what courthouse will I be at around here?
Where is York County Superior Court
200
The ________is the person making the promise, and the promisee is the person to whom the promise is made.
What is the promisor.
200
This conveys no property right or interest but merely allows the person to whom it is granted the ability to do certain acts that would otherwise constitute trespassing.
What is a license?
200
One of the two common grounds for divorce in a no-fault state.
What is 1) irretrievable breakdown of the marriage contract, or 2) irreconcilable differences.
300
A contract containing two promises.
What is a bilateral contract?
300
Overcoming a person's free will by the use or threat of force to agree to something is called_____
What is duress?
300
Maine state law limits how much a landlord can charge for a security deposit; how many times the normal rent?
What is 2 times the normal rent.
300
Can my landlord increase my rent? Yes, if you are a tenant at will (without a lease). Your landlord must give you a _____ day written notice of any rent increase. I
What is an 45 day notice.
300
An allowance made by one spouse in favor of the other spouse for support and maintenance.
What is alimony (spousal support).
400
One who lacks the legal compentency to enter into a contract is said to lack ________.
What is capacity?
400
This occurs when one party fails to carry out the terms of the contract.
What is breach of contract?
400
In Maine a security deposit must be returned within ____days after a tenant moves if under a lease or written rental agreement.
What is 30 days.
400
When you rent without a lease, you become a "__________" Maine law gives you certain rights. For example, to evict you, your landlord must give you time after a written notice and must get a court order if you are still not out.
What is a tenant at will.
400
When both parents share responsibility and authority of child rearing.
What is joint custody?
500
The elements of a contract are: (i) ____________ii) between competent parties; (iii) based upon the genuine assent of the parties; (iv) supported by consideration; (v) made for a lawful objective; and (vi) in the form required by law. What is missing?
What is an agreement between the two parties.
500
A court order that orders a breaching party to do that which he or she agreed to do under the terms of the contract.
What is specific performance?
500
Q. We own an apartment we rent out through a property management company; we have given appropriate notice and done everything perfectly to get our security deposit back. The property management company is ignoring us. What court can we seek help from, and what is the maximum dollar value considered in this court?
What is Small Claims Court - maximum in Maine of 6 k.
500
Can my landlord charge interest on a late payment of rent? Yes. If you do not pay your rent within 15 days after it is due, your landlord can charge a late fee. The fee cannot be more than_____ of one month's rent.
What is 4% of one month's rent.
500
The filing fee for a divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, or paternity action is $______. These court papers must be "served" on the other parent.
What is $120.
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