Contract Law – Page 3

PBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q8 – Defences Under a Contract

Examine the scope of the following defenses under a contract: Non est factum, Undue influence, Misrepresentation, Illegality.

Question

Examine the scope of the following defense under a contract

(i) Non est Factum (Not my deed). (ii) Undue influence. (iii) Misrepresentation. (iv) Illegality.

Answer

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Tags: Banking Contracts, Contract Law, Defences in contract, Ghanaian jurisprudence, Illegality, Misrepresentation, Non Est Factum, Undue Influence
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law, Essentials of a contract
Series: JULY 2020

PBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q7 – Duties in Banker-Customer Relationship

Discuss the duties of a bank to its customer and the customer's duties to the bank, with the aid of decided cases.

Question

‘As soon as an account is opened by a bank for a customer. the banker / customer contract
subsists with the aid of decided cases discuss: (a) The duties of a bank to the customer. (b) The customer’s duties to the bank

Answer

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Tags: Banker-Customer Relationship, Contract Law, Decided Cases, Duties of Bank, Duties of Customer, Ghanaian Banking
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: JULY 2020

POBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q3 – Conditions and Warranties in Contracts

Distinguish between conditions and warranties under a contract, explain the importance of the distinction, and describe conditions precedent and subsequent in the context of a contract involving a government agency and a private company.

Question

i. Distinguish between conditions and warranties under a contract.

ii. Explain the importance of the distinction between conditions and warranties.

iii. Explain the following types of conditions that appeared in a contract in Sikakrom involving a government Agency and a private company.

a) Conditions Precedent.

b) Conditions Subsequent.

Answer

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Tags: Conditions, Conditions Precedent, Conditions Subsequent, Contract Law, Distinction, importance, Warranties
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: JULY 2020

MLP – JUL 2020 – L4 – Q4 – Fraud Definition, Elements, Remedies

Define fraud, outline its elements, and explain the remedies available for fraud in the context of contract law relevant to mortgage practices.

Question

a) Define fraud.

b) What are the elements of fraud?

c) What are the remedies for fraud?

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Definition, Elements, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mortgage Fraud, Remedies
Level: Level 4

Topic: General Principles, Outline of the Law of Contract
Series: JULY 2020

INS – JUL 2020 – L4 – Q8 – Elements of Valid Contract in UK

outline the elements that must be present for a valid contract to be formed in the UK.

Question

Outline the elements that must be present for a valid contract to be formed in the UK

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Elements of Contract, Insurance Contracts, Legal Principles, UK Law, Valid Contract
Level: Level 4

Topic: Insurance contracts, Legal principles of contracts
Series: JULY 2020

PBL – OCT 2022 – L1 – Q4 – Principles of Consideration in Contract Law

Explain the Common Law Principles governing consideration in the law of contract.

Question

Explain the Common Law Principles governing consideration in the law of contract.

(20 marks)

Answer

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Tags: Banking Contracts, Common Law Principles, Consideration, Contract Law, Essentials of Contract
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: OCT 2022

PBL – APR 2016 – L1 – Q6 – Banker-Customer Relationship

Define a bank customer, explain the basic banker-customer relationship, and outline the rights banks have over customer accounts.

Question

(a) Who is a customer of a bank? ii. What is the basic relationship between a bank and its customer? (b) What rights does the bank have in relation to its customers’ account?

Answer

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Tags: bank rights, Banker-Customer Relationship, Contract Law, customer accounts, customer definition, duties of banks, Ghanaian Banking Regulations
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: APRIL 2016

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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Tags: Beneficial Contracts, Breach of Contract, Contract Law, Legal obligations, Minor’s Contracts
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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Tags: Breach of Agreement, Commercial Agreements, Contract Law, Legal Intention, Social Agreements
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 – SA – Q5 – Law of Contract

Identify which contract is not considered illegal under common law.

Question

Which of the following is NOT an illegal contract at common law?

A. A contract to commit a crime or tort
B. An agreement to solicit for prostitutes
C. A contract to obstruct the administration of justice
D. A contract to supply local goods to a foreign country
E. A contract with an alien enemy during the war

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

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

Identify the absent element in domestic agreements that makes them non-binding.

Question

Which of the following is absent in a domestic agreement?

A. Capacity to contract
B. Intention to create legal relations
C. Consideration
D. Undue influence
E. Duress

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

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

Identify which category of person has limited contractual capacity.

Question

Which of the following categories of persons has limited contractual capacity?

A. Nursing mothers
B. Foreigners
C. Minors
D. Retired legislators
E. Ex-convicts

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2012

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Contract

Analyzing the breach of contract claim based on the sale of a car and revocation of an offer.

Question

On 1st of May, Adam saw a car in a local garage with a price tag of N300,000. When he went in to buy it, the garage owner, Bala, laughed and said that the tag must have been wrongly labelled as the actual price of the car was N800,000. However, in the circumstances, he said he would split the difference and let Adam have it for N550,000. Adam asked for time to think about the offer and Bala said he could have three days. Two days later, Adam found out that his friend Chibuzor had bought the car from Bala for N700,000. Adam has decided to sue Bala for breach of contract. Advise Adam.

Answer

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Tags: Breach of Contract, Contract Law, Offer and Acceptance, Revocation of Offer
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Law of Contract

Distinguishing between an offer and an invitation to treat.

Question

Distinguish between an offer and an invitation to treat.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Law of Contract

Advise on the validity of a contract regarding an offer and its acceptance.

Question

Angela sells fresh fish and made an offer to Mike at a party. Mike undertook to let Angela know his mind by post, since Angela could be reached only by post. On 2 March, Mike posted an acceptance letter to Angela, which got to Angela the day after Angela had sold her fresh fish to Andrew on 5 March. Mike wants to sue Angela for breach of contract.

a. Advise Angela as to whether or not she was bound to Mike by contract. (5 Marks)

b. Does Mike have a valid case against Angela? Give reasons for your answer. (3 Marks)

c. Is Andrew liable to Mike? State the reason for your answer. (2 Marks)

d. Explain briefly TWO differences between an “offer” and an “invitation to treat”. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Series: NOV 2012

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SB – Q3A – Hire Purchase and Consumer Credit Transactions

Explain three provisions voided by the Hire Purchase Act in hire purchase agreements.

Question

Explain THREE of the provisions declared void by the Hire Purchase Act in any hire purchase agreement.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Hire Purchase and Consumer Credit Transactions
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Law of Contract

This question tests knowledge of the type of insurance that is not a contract of indemnity.

Question

The only type of insurance that is NOT a contract of indemnity is ___________.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a counter-offer in contract law.

Question

Any qualification or amendment of the terms of an offer will constitute a ___________.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a statement made with a request for verification in contract law.

Question

A statement made by a party to a contract but with a request to the other party to verify the truth of the statement is:

A. Binding on the other party
B. A term of the contract
C. Not a term of the contract
D. A condition of the contract
E. A misrepresentation

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

Question Tag: Contract Law

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PBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q8 – Defences Under a Contract

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PBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q7 – Duties in Banker-Customer Relationship

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POBL – JUL 2020 – L1 – Q3 – Conditions and Warranties in Contracts

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MLP – JUL 2020 – L4 – Q4 – Fraud Definition, Elements, Remedies

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INS – JUL 2020 – L4 – Q8 – Elements of Valid Contract in UK

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PBL – OCT 2022 – L1 – Q4 – Principles of Consideration in Contract Law

Explain the Common Law Principles governing consideration in the law of contract.

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PBL – APR 2016 – L1 – Q6 – Banker-Customer Relationship

Define a bank customer, explain the basic banker-customer relationship, and outline the rights banks have over customer accounts.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q5 – Law of Contract

Identify which contract is not considered illegal under common law.

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

Identify the absent element in domestic agreements that makes them non-binding.

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

Identify which category of person has limited contractual capacity.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q2b – Law of Contract

Analyzing the breach of contract claim based on the sale of a car and revocation of an offer.

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Distinguishing between an offer and an invitation to treat.

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Law of Contract

Advise on the validity of a contract regarding an offer and its acceptance.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SB – Q3A – Hire Purchase and Consumer Credit Transactions

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q15 – Law of Contract

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