Contract law

Question 1

Definition of contract?

Answer 1

is an agreement giving to rise to obligation which are enforced or recognised by law.

Question 2

types of contracts

Answer 2

simple contract or agreement
offer+ Acceptance= agreement
doesn’t have to be written

Question 3

Contract of record

Answer 3

imposed by court e.g court fine

Question 4

Contract by deed

Answer 4

conveyance of land, partnership contract

must be drafted by a solicitor

Question 5

essential of simple contract

Answer 5

intention to create legal relations
Agreement
capacity- both partied must have an capacity to agree
consideration- anything that is given in exchange
certainty
legality

Question 6

unilateral offer/bilateral offer

Answer 6

unilateral is a one sided offer by which that side have to fulfil the offer
unilateral- both side are obligated to do the same

Question 7

Invitation to treat

Answer 7

not an offer but a declaration to sell.

a a frame on display isn’t an offer until the patient approaches the till

Question 8

Contract of employment- when does the this exists?

Answer 8

when an unconditional offer has been accepted

Question 9

Employment right Act 1996 requirement

Answer 9

Must be given a contract
need to only be main terms and conditions
don’t sign unless agree with all the terms

Question 10

Sole Employment - what does it mean?

Answer 10

implies the Duty of fidelity

Question 11

what does the duty of fidelity contains?

Answer 11

One must not:
compete 
prepare to compete during working hours 
make secrete profits 
disclose trade secrets or anything else confidential

Question 12

what does moonsighting means?

Answer 12

to have a second job secretly and at night on top of regular job

Question 13

Working time directive- reg 1998

what are the maximum working per week

Answer 13

48