Types of Contracts
4 Requirements of a Valid Contract
Defenses to a Valid Contract
Discharging a Contract
Misc. Contract
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A unilateral contract is a promise for ___________?
Performance.
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What two things consist of Agreement?
Offer and Acceptance.
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Is a contract valid, voidable or void after a bilateral mistake of fact?
Voidable
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At least what type of performance must occur to discharge contractual obligations?
Substantial Performance (good faith, close to full performance and similar benefits)
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Do we judge contracts based on personal beliefs of a party?
No, we judge by the Objective Theory of Contracts.
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A lawyer writes me a contract to have someone pet sit for me. Is this a formal or informal contract?

Informal.

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What do we need for valid Consideration?
A bargained for exchange of legally sufficient value.
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Does a bilateral mistake of value make a contract valid, voidable or void?
Valid.
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What is a condition precedent?
A condition that must be fulfilled before a party's performance can be required.
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What does a forum-selection clause do?
Indicates the venue (location or court) a case will be heard. Often found in E-Contracts.
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What is the difference between an express and implied contract?
Express is in words, implied is through actions.
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What three cases do we take into account when looking at Capacity?
Minors, Intoxication and Mentally Incompetent.
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What four things must occur for Fraudulent Misrepresentation to exist?
1. A misrepresentation of a material fact 2. There must be an intent to deceive 3. Innocent party must justifiably rely on misrepresentation 4. Injury
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How is a contract discharged by operation of law?
Material alteration, statutes of limitations, bankruptcy, impossibility/impracticality of performance or frustration of performance.
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List these in order from most to least enforceable: Browse-Wrap Terms, Shrink-Wrap Agreement, Click-On Agreement
Click, Shrink, Browse
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What is an irrevocable offer?
An offer that is made irrevocable for a period of time often in return for consideration.
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What is done with usury contracts generally?
High interest rates are rolled back and contract is enforced.
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What are undue influence and duress?
Undue influence is when one person exploits a relationship to make someone make a contract they would not have otherwise, Duress is when threats of immediate harm are used to make someone go into a contract.
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How is a contract discharged by agreement?
Mutual rescission, novation, settlement agreement or accord and satisfaction.
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What five types of contracts must be written under statute of frauds?
Real Estate (Land), Contracts to be performed a year+ from now, Secondary Contracts, Marriage contracts and goods over $500.
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What is the difference between an executed and executory contract?
Executed contracts are finished, executory contracts are still being completed.
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If a contract meets all four requirements for a valid contract is it enforceable, voidable or unenforceable?
TRICK QUESTION. Could be any.
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BONUS: What are the 5 types of damages?
Compensatory, Consequential, Punitive, Nominal, Liquidated.
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What is anticipatory repudiation?
When someone cancels their contractual obligations before they are required to perform.
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What are the three equitable remedies available to parties in a contract?
Specific Performance, Rescission and Restitution and Reformation.