Question 1

Which of the following are scholars usually associated with classical contract theory?

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A)   Brownsord
B)   Powell
C)   Lord Steyn
D)   AnsonE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestle what was given as 'consideration'?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chewing gum wrappers
B)   Chocolate bar wrappers
C)   A postal order
D)   No consideration was givenE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In all contract cases, a court will consider the relative bargaining power of the parties?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a 'discrete' contract?

Accepted Answer

A)   A contract to negotiate in good faith
B)   A contract to supply a piece of software and regular updates for the software
C)   A contract to operate a hotel for a fixed period of time
D)   A contract to buy petrol from a garage you have never used before and will not use againE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

To what extent do theories of contract law accurately reflect the actual behaviours of contracting parties?

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The extent to which theories of contract...

Question 6

A concept of good faith…

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A)   categorically does not exist in English law
B)   has been rejected by the courts but some argue it might exist in some form
C)   exists and is recognised as a part of the law
D)   only applies in contracts that relate to the sale of landE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Does English contract law have a unique character? Has any of this been lost as a result of European and international influence?

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English contract law does indeed have a ...

Question 8

The courts do not readily seek to 're-write' or add to contracts that parties have agreed to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Can we really talk about the law of contract or should we really talk of the law relating to contracts?

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The distinction between "the law of cont...

Question 10

Which of the following does not form part of the law of obligations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Contract
B)   Tort
C)   Restitution
D)   Judicial ReviewE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is meant by Economic Analysis of Law?

Accepted Answer

A)   The concept that economic considerations should inform the law
B)   The concept that prices ought to be considered in judgements
C)   The concept that the costs of litigation affect legal change
D)   The concept that law is distinct from economicsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following are established theoretical perspectives on English contract law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marxist
B)   Feminist
C)   Hobbesian
D)   RevisionistE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following principles would you identify as central to the classical law of contract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom of information
B)   Freedom of contract
C)   Freedom from oppression
D)   Consumer protectionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What are the Principles of EUropean Contract Law (PECL) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   An effort to bring together common and civil law
B)   EU legislation
C)   A binding set of rules
D)   The name of the German Civil CodeE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Classical theory of contract essentially reject the notions the contracts are related and views each one as discrete from another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following characteristics did not form part of the classical theory of contract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exchange of promises
B)   Freedom of contract
C)   Executory nature of contracts
D)   FairnessE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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