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Chapters 5&6 Flashcards

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1
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any agreement enforceable by law.

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contract

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2
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a proposal by one party to another intended to create a legally binding agreement.

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offer

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3
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the second party’s unqualified willingness to go along with the first party’s proposal.

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acceptance

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4
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a valid offer is met by a valid acceptance.

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genuine agreement

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5
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the legal ability to enter a contract.

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capacity

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6
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the exchange of things of value.

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consideration

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7
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the final element of contract.

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leaglity

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8
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has no legal effect.

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void contract

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9
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when a party to a contract is able to void or cancel a contract for some legal reason.

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voidable contract

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the court will not uphold, generally because some rule of law, such as the statute of limitations.

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unenforceable contract

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11
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stated in words and may be either oral or written.

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express conract

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12
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comes about from the actions of the parties.

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implied contract

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contains a promise by only one person to do something, if and when the other party performs some act.

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unilateral contract

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14
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contains two promises.

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bilateral contract

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15
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advertisements in newspapers, magazines, and catalogs.

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invitation to negotiate

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16
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acceptance must not change the terms of the original offer in any way.

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mirror image rule

17
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the original offeror not obligated to go along, and no contract results.

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counteroffer

18
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the taking back of an offer by the offeror.

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revocation

19
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or refusal, of an offer by the offeree brings the offer to an end.

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rejector

20
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a deliberate deception intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain.

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fraud

21
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cancel, the contract, or you may sue for damages.

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rescind

22
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the fact that is important; it matters to one of the parties.

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material fact

23
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passive fraud or nondisclosure, and it may be just as fraudulent as actively deceiving an innocent party.

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concealment

24
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an untrue statement of facts, and the law gives you the right to rescind the contract.

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misrepresentation

25
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an error on the part of one of the parties to the contract.

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unilateral mistake

26
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both parties to a contract are mistaken about an important fact (mutual mistake).

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bilateral mistake

27
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overcoming a person’s will by use of force or by threat of force or bodily harm.

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duress

28
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consists of threats to a person’s business or income that cause him or her to enter a contract without real consent.

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economic duress

29
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occurs when a person uses unfair and improper persuasive pressure to force another person to enter into an agreement

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undue influence

30
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What is a contract?

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A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that legally binds them.

31
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What are the elements of a contract?

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offer
acceptance
genuine agreement
capacity
consideration
legality
32
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What are the differences between valid void, voidable, and unenforceable contract?

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Valid - Solid, good, legally enforced contract.
Void - bad contract, missing elements.
Voidable - good legal; valid contract but one party or other can make it a void contract.
Unenforceable - a contract that cannot be carried out due to violation of law.

33
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What is the difference between an expressed and implied contract?

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Expressed - contract clearly stating action.

Implied - carry contract out without saying it, not expressing it in words.

34
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Explain the difference between Unilateral and Bilateral Contracts?

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Unilateral contains one promise and bilateral contains two promises.

35
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What are the requirements of an offer?

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serious intent
definite and certain
communication on the offeree

36
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What is the difference between an offer and an invitation to negotiate?

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The difference is that an invitation to negotiate asks the other person to make an offer. If you make an offer your taking the first step.

37
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What are the requirements of an acceptance?

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unconditional

has to follow certain rules

38
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What is the difference between an acceptance and a counter offer?

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The difference between an acceptance is unconditional and a counter offer is if your changing terms.

39
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When is an offer terminated?

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revoke
change terms
timelimit

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