Week 4 - What is a Contract Flashcards

1
Q

What is a contract?

A

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties

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2
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What is the difference between a social agreement and a commercial agreement?

A

A commercial agreement is legally binding

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3
Q

Vast majority of contracts are entered into with…

A

Without formalities

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4
Q

In what forms can contracts be made?

A

Written or verbal

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5
Q

What are the essential features of a valid contract?

A
  • an offer
  • acceptance
  • consideration
  • an intention to create legal relationships
  • certainty
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