35 Questions Contracts Course

Question 1

In Balfour v. Balfour (1919), the court held that agreements between spouses are: A) Legally binding under all circumstances B) Not enforceable if made in a domestic context C) Enforceable only if in writing D) Automatically void upon separation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In Texaco, Inc. v. Pennzoil, Co. (1987), the primary issue was whether: A) A written agreement existed B) An oral agreement between Pennzoil and Getty was legally enforceable C) Texaco was liable for breach of contract D) Pennzoil had engaged in fraudulent conduct

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In Lucy v. Zehmer (1954), the court found that a contract exists if: A) Both parties express their intent in writing B) Both parties are aware that they are joking C) A reasonable person would believe an agreement was intended D) There is a verbal agreement only

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The measure of damages in Hawkins v. McGee (1929) was based on: A) The costs incurred by the plaintiff B) The emotional distress suffered C) The difference between the promised outcome and the actual result D) The defendant’s intent to perform

Answer 4

C

Question 5

In Haines v. City of New York (1977), the legal issue was whether: A) A city employee’s negligence made the city liable B) The plaintiff had standing to sue the government C) The city could be sued under sovereign immunity D) The city had fulfilled its duty of care

Answer 5

A

Question 6

In Sylvan Crest Sand & Gravel Co. v. United States (1945), the issue was whether: A) The U.S. government could cancel a contract at will B) The contract lacked proper consideration C) The government was immune from lawsuits D) The terms of the contract were ambiguous

Answer 6

A

Question 7

In Strong v. Sheffield (1895), the court found that forbearance constitutes: A) Adequate consideration if a specific period is mentioned B) No consideration unless indefinite C) Invalid consideration because of uncertainty D) Adequate consideration regardless of time period

Answer 7

B

Question 8

The court in Leonard v. Pepsico (1999) ruled that: A) The advertisement constituted a valid offer B) The plaintiff was entitled to the Harrier jet C) The advertisement was not a serious offer D) The Pepsi Points program was fraudulent

Answer 8

C

Question 9

In Fairmount Glass Works v. Crunden-Martin Woodenware Co. (1899), the court ruled that: A) A price quote constitutes an offer if it’s clear and definite B) Price quotes are always considered invitations to negotiate C) Price quotes are not legally binding under any circumstances D) Negotiations did not constitute a valid contract

Answer 9

A

Question 10

In Gadsden Times v. Doe (1977), the issue was whether: A) A newspaper could reveal the identity of an anonymous source B) Defamation could be claimed anonymously C) Freedom of speech overruled privacy rights D) A court could compel anonymity in lawsuits

Answer 10

B

Question 11

In Hoffman v. Horton (1972), the court considered whether the statute of limitations: A) Could be waived if the defendant consents B) Could be extended if the defendant fraudulently concealed the claim C) Was applicable to personal injury cases D) Should apply to cases of negligence

Answer 11

B

Question 12

In Lonergan v. Scolnick (1954), the court held that: A) An invitation to negotiate constitutes an offer B) A contract was formed despite the lack of an offer C) No contract was formed because there was no definite offer D) Offers must be made in writing to be enforceable

Answer 12

C

Question 13

In Joseph Martin, Jr., Delicatessen v. Schumacher (1981), the issue was whether: A) An agreement to agree is enforceable B) A lease contract without specified terms is valid C) Oral agreements regarding rent are binding D) The court can impose rent terms on a contract

Answer 13

A

Question 14

In BMC Industries, Inc. v. Barth Industries, Inc. (1998), the issue was whether: A) An offer was made in good faith B) A price-quotation could form a binding contract under the UCC C) The UCC applied to this type of contract D) A modification to the contract was valid

Answer 14

B

Question 15

In Southwest Engineering Co. v. Martin Tractor Company, Inc. (1970), the legal issue concerned: A) Breach of a construction warranty B) The enforceability of a warranty disclaimer C) The sale of defective goods D) The failure to properly notify the buyer

Answer 15

B

Question 16

In Copeland v. Baskin Robbins (2002), the issue was whether: A) A preliminary agreement to negotiate was enforceable B) A franchise agreement was valid without a signature C) A contract was formed based on oral negotiations D) Baskin Robbins breached a non-disclosure agreement

Answer 16

A

Question 17

In Oglebay Norton Co. v. Armco, Inc. (1990), the court considered whether: A) A contract remains enforceable without a price term B) Price terms in a contract can be implied C) Performance under a contract can be excused due to hardship D) A contract could be rescinded due to changes in market conditions

Answer 17

A

Question 18

In Wood v. Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon (1917), the court found that: A) An exclusive agency contract was invalid due to lack of consideration B) An implied promise to use best efforts was valid consideration C) The contract was invalid due to failure of performance D) Lady Duff-Gordon had breached her contract by signing with a competitor

Answer 18

B

Question 19

In Broadnax v. Ledbetter (1907), the legal issue was: A) Whether an offer for a reward can be revoked at any time B) Whether the performance of requested acts creates a contract C) Whether the offer of a reward constituted a public invitation D) Whether the offeror must fulfill a reward if the requested act is performed

Answer 19

B

Question 20

In MCC-Marble Ceramic Center, Inc. v. Ceramica Nuova d’Agostino (1998), the court addressed: A) The validity of international sales contracts under the UCC B) The interpretation of intent under the CISG C) Whether oral agreements for sale are enforceable D) The application of common law principles to international contracts

Answer 20

B