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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q4c – Contractual Obligations of a Minor

Legal validity of a contract involving a minor performing services for payment.

Question

Amevo is a minor and a professional dancer. He entered into a contract to perform a series of dances for GH¢5,000 an hour per night of performance. The rule as accepted was that failure to perform in one series without reasonable excuse would incur a percentage deduction from his earnings at subsequent performances. Amevo failed to perform at one of the series. His attention was drawn to the rule, but he now thinks the deduction should not be made.

Required:
Advise Amevo.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: Nov 2024

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Law of Contract

Discuss how courts assess intent to create legal relations and advise on breach in social and commercial contexts.

Question

i. A contract may be enforced if the parties have an intention to enter into a legally enforceable agreement.

Required:
Explain ONE way by which the courts determine whether or not the parties to an agreement have an intention to create legal relations.

ii. Case Scenario:
‘A’ and ‘B’ entered into an agreement to meet at a gym for their daily physical fitness exercises. ‘B’ forgot about the agreement and kept ‘A’ waiting endlessly. ‘A’ is furious and intends to sue ‘B’ for breach of agreement.

Required:
Advise ‘A’, stating the legal issue involved.

iii. Case Scenario:
‘A’ is a dealer in textile materials. He sold ten bales of textile materials to ‘B,’ his childhood friend. ‘B’ has refused to pay for the ten bales of materials, arguing that he is a friend of ‘A.’

Required:
Advise ‘A,’ who intends to sue ‘B,’ stating the legal issue involved.

iv. Case Scenario:
‘A’ promised to attend a luncheon organized by ‘B.’ ‘B’ spent a lot of money to prepare for the luncheon. ‘A’ did not turn up as agreed. ‘B’ is aggrieved and intends to sue ‘A’ for the cost of the special dish.

Required:
Advise ‘B,’ stating the legal issues involved.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2020

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5B – Agency Law

State two differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

Question

A hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement are similar but not identical. Required: State any TWO differences between a hire purchase agreement and a sale agreement.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4B – Law of Contract

Explain the concept of undue influence in contract law.

Question

For a contract to be binding on all the parties to it, it must not be tainted by any vitiating element. Undue influence is one of such vitiating elements.
Required: Explain briefly undue influence as a vitiating element in a contract.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q4A – Law of Contract

Advise on the implications of a contract entered into by a minor.

Question

Samuel, aged 16, is the son of Chief Luke Umeh, a multi-billionaire. Two weeks ago, Samuel drove his father’s 2011 model Jeep vehicle to a car exhibition. At the exhibition, he saw a year 2012 model of the same Jeep and entered into a contract with the manufacturers to buy two of the latest Jeep. The two Jeeps were delivered to Samuel and he drives them to his secondary school to impress his school mates. The manufacturers of the Jeep, Manny Auto Engineering Limited, requested payment for the Jeeps but Samuel refused to pay, claiming that he is an infant. The manufacturers are insisting on full payment for the vehicles by Chief Umeh.
Required: Advise the following parties on the implications of their actions:
(i) The manufacturers;
(ii) Samuel; and
(iii) Chief Luke Umeh.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Law of Contract

Identify the term for a claim based on the value of work done.

Question

A party to a contract who claims damages on the basis of work done or as much as he deserves, is said to be claiming on:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Law of Contract

Identify the Latin term that means a person is not bound by a deed due to a misunderstanding.

Question

Non est factum means:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Law of Contract

Identify the term for withdrawing an offer before acceptance.

Question

Withdrawal of an offer before it is accepted is also known as:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

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Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Law of Contract

Identify the type of mistake where parties are mistaken about different things.

Question

The type of mistake which the parties to a contract make when they are mistaken about different things is referred to as:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

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Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Contract

Identify the term in a contract that is fundamental to the agreement.

Question

State the term of a contract which is fundamental and goes to the root of the contract.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q3b – Sale of goods/hire purchase

Explain the aspects of delivery of goods in a sale of goods contract, including the cost of delivery, means of delivery, and place of delivery.

Question

b) Explain delivery of goods in relation to:

i) Cost of putting the goods into deliverable state. (2 marks)

ii) Means of delivery. (6 marks)

iii) Place of delivery. (2 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q2 – Contract Law

Evaluate the likelihood of success for legal actions based on an advertisement offering a reward for product effectiveness.

Question

On 20 November 2015, the ‘Daily Graphic Newspaper’ advertised a promotion sale for Dabenda Company Limited stating that the Company’s “Miracle Balm” was capable of treating boils and foot-rot and that whoever bought the product and used it per the prescription without the boils and foot-rot disappearing would be entitled to GH¢200.00. Pursuant to that promise, the Company gave a standing order to its bankers on that pledge. The promotion sale was due to end on 19 November 2016.

Madam Akua Mansah heard of the advertisement and bought one of the balms. She used it according to the prescription and also applied some of the cream to her 14-year-old daughter who had similar problems but their boils and foot-rot still persisted. She intends to sue the Company.

Required:

i) Explain whether Madam Akua Mansah is likely to succeed with her intended action. (10 marks)

ii) Madam Akua Mansah’s daughter also intends to take action against the company. Explain her chances, if any. (10 marks)

Answer

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Tags: Advertisement, Consideration, Contract Law, Legal Capacity, Offer and Acceptance
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q1c – Contract Law

Define a ‘condition’ and ‘warranty’ in contract law, and advise on the validity of an exclusion clause in a hotel agreement.

Question

i) Define a ‘condition’ as in the law of contract. (3 marks)

ii) Define ‘warranty’ as in the law of contract. (3 marks)

iii) Keita books for a hotel facility and pays in advance. The hotelier tells him nothing more than the issue of a receipt. Keita takes occupancy of the room only to read a list of DONTS posted at the back of the door of his room. The following day he returned from breakfast in the hotel to find that his wristwatch which he left on the table of the room was missing. He spoke to the receptionist at the reception desk on the loss but they referred him to an exclusion clause on the door. He seeks your advice. Advise Keita. (4 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2017

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q5c – Company Law

State three features of a pre-incorporation contract.

Question

State THREE features of a pre-incorporation contract. (3 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain five rules that relate to consideration in the Law of Contract.

Question

Explain FIVE rules that relate to consideration in the Law of Contract. (10 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q3a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Identify remedies available to a buyer when goods are over-delivered, under-delivered, or delivered in a mixed lot.

Question

What remedies are available to a buyer when goods are:
i) Over-delivered (3 marks)
ii) Under-delivered (3 marks)
iii) Delivered in a mixed lot (4 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q2c – Agency

State five ways by which an agency may be terminated.

Question

State FIVE ways by which an agency may be terminated. (5 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q2b – Agency

State and explain five exceptions to the rule that an agent has no right or obligation on a contract unless acting on behalf of the principal.

Question

An agent has no right or obligation on a contract unless he/she enters into it on behalf of his/her principal. State and explain FIVE exceptions to this statement. (10 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Agency Law
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q2a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Identify five ways in which property in goods passes from a seller to a buyer.

Question

Identify FIVE ways in which property in goods passes from a seller to a buyer. (5 marks)

Answer

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Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAY 2016

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q3a – Contract Law

Explain the three main kinds of mistakes recognized in contract law.

Question

There are three main kinds of mistakes which are recognized at common law in the law of contract.

Required:

Explain the THREE (3) kinds of mistake. (5 marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAR 2024

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BCL – Nov 2024 – L1 – Q4c – Contractual Obligations of a Minor

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q5B – Agency Law

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BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q3b – Sale of goods/hire purchase

Explain the aspects of delivery of goods in a sale of goods contract, including the cost of delivery, means of delivery, and place of delivery.

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BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q2 – Contract Law

Evaluate the likelihood of success for legal actions based on an advertisement offering a reward for product effectiveness.

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BCL – May 2017 – L1 – Q1c – Contract Law

Define a ‘condition’ and ‘warranty’ in contract law, and advise on the validity of an exclusion clause in a hotel agreement.

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q5c – Company Law

State three features of a pre-incorporation contract.

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain five rules that relate to consideration in the Law of Contract.

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q3a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q2c – Agency

State five ways by which an agency may be terminated.

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State and explain five exceptions to the rule that an agent has no right or obligation on a contract unless acting on behalf of the principal.

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