CHAT GPT study Flashcards
Flashcard 1: Q: What is a contract?
A promise or set of promises for which the law provides a remedy or recognizes as a duty.
What determines intent in contract law?
The objective theory of contracts, not personal or subjective intent.
What are the elements of a contract?
1) Agreement (offer and acceptance)
2) Consideration
3) Legal Capacity
4) Legal Purpose
What are the required elements in common law contracts?
1) Identification of Parties
2) Subject Matter
3) Price
4) Quantity
5) Time for Performance
In Stambovsky v. Ackley, house haunting
In Stambovsky v. Ackley, why was the buyer allowed to rescind the contract? A: The seller knew the house had a reputation for being haunted and failed to disclose it, which the buyer could not have discovered through inspection.
What is the difference between State Common Law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Common Law governs most contracts, including employment and real property, while UCC generally applies to the sale of goods.
What is an express contract?
An agreement manifested by oral or written language.
What is an implied contract?
A contract inferred from the conduct of the parties.
What is a unilateral contract?
A promise for performance. Example: April promises to pay Bill if he paints her house.
What is a bilateral contract?
A promise for a promise. Example: Mary promises to sell her truck to Dan for $5,000, and Dan promises to pay $5,000.
What happens if a contest participant complies with the rules of the contest?
A unilateral contract is formed, and the organization is bound to fulfill the offer.
What is a valid contract?
A contract that meets all the requirements for a binding agreement.
What is a void contract?
A contract that is void from the beginning or illegal, such as a contract entered by someone adjudged incompetent.
What is a voidable contract?
A contract that can be avoided due to reasons such as fraud or misrepresentation.
What is an unenforceable contract?
A contract where breach provides no remedy, such as one not satisfying the Statute of Frauds.
What is the difference between executed and executory contracts?
Executed contracts are fully performed, while executory contracts have yet to be fully performed.
What is the difference between formal and informal contracts?
Formal contracts include contracts under seal and negotiable instruments, while informal contracts include all other agreements.
What is a quasi-contract
An equitable contract imposed to prevent unjust enrichment of one party at the expense of another.
What is the contra preferentem rule?
Ambiguities in a contract are interpreted against the party who drafted the contract.
Agreement
Definition: Mutual assent to the same bargain.
Key: Parties must agree on contract terms.
Offer
A promise or commitment to do or refrain from doing something in the future. Distinguish: Not preliminary negotiations, price quotations, advertisements, social invitations, or offers made in jest.
Preliminary Negotiations
Example: A statement like “I would consider $200,000” is not an offer. It’s a negotiation starter, not a commitment.
Advertisements.
Rule: General rule – advertisements are not offers, unless they contain a definite promise and a specified person or group can accept
Ads: Case: Leftkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Surplus Store—Leonard v. Pepsico, 88 F. Supp.2d 116 (S.D. N.Y. 1999). COMPARE WITH: Leftkowitz v. Great
Minneapolis Surplus Store, 86 N.W.2d 689 (Minnesota 1957) : “Saturday 9 AM Sharp, 2 Brand New Fur Coats, Worth
to $100.00, First Come First Served, $1 Each.”
Case: Leftkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Surplus Store—Ad specific enough to be an offer