Contract law worksheet with answers

Under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods supplied by a trader to a consumer must be:

1. ACovered by a five-year manufacturer guarantee against all defects
2. BBrand new and in their original packaging
3. CSold below the recommended retail price
4. DOf satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described

A term that is fundamental to the contract, whose breach allows termination, is called in English law a:

1. AWarranty
2. BInvitation to treat
3. CRepresentation
4. DCondition

Which elements are generally needed to form a contract?

1. AA written document signed by both parties and certified by a notary
2. BA witness for each party
3. CAn offer and an acceptance, with the intention to be legally bound
4. DA payment made in advance

A creditor agrees to take £600 in full settlement of a £1,000 debt that is due, then sues for the other £400. Under Pinnel's Case and Foakes v Beer, the creditor:

1. ACan usually recover the £400
2. BMust give back the £600 first
3. CCan recover only if the agreement was oral
4. DCannot recover anything more

Under EU consumer law, a consumer who buys online usually has the right to withdraw within:

1. A3 days, only with a reason
2. B14 days without giving a reason
3. CNo time, because online sales are final
4. D30 days, only if the goods are defective

A hotel guest sees an exclusion notice in her room only after booking and paying at reception. Under Olley v Marlborough Court Hotel, the notice is:

1. ANot part of the contract, because it came after formation
2. BBinding from the second night onwards
3. CPart of the contract, because she stayed in the room
4. DPart of the contract, because hotels may exclude liability

An innocent party who terminates a contract for repudiatory breach must generally:

1. APay a penalty to the party in breach
2. BClearly communicate the decision to accept the repudiation
3. CContinue performing until the contract ends naturally on its agreed date
4. DWait for a court order before stopping performance

An act done before a promise was made can still be good consideration if:

1. AThe later promise was made in writing
2. BThe act was done within one year before the promise and was of some value to the promisor
3. CIt was requested, payment was understood, and the promise would otherwise be enforceable
4. DIt was valuable to the promisor when it was done