Contract Law – Page 4

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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Law of Contract

This question tests the knowledge of agreements obtained under duress.

Question

An agreement obtained under a threat to seize goods would be set aside by the court for:

A. Mistake
B. Misrepresentation
C. Undue influence
D. Breach of influence
E. Duress

Answer

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Tags: Coercion, Contract Law, Duress
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of an auctioneer's request for bids.

Question

An auctioneer’s request for a bid is regarded as:

A. Offer
B. Invitation to treat
C. Acceptance
D. Implied contract
E. Express contract

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Sale of Goods,

Discussing classes of goods under the Sale of Goods Act and characteristics of hire purchase transactions.

Question

a. In commercial transactions, goods and services are offered and sold. Explain briefly TWO classes of goods under the Sale of Goods Act. (5 Marks)

b. In hire purchase agreements, goods are delivered to the hirer who pays some money to the owner of goods as deposit. Explain briefly TWO characteristics of a hire purchase transaction. (5 Marks)

c. Steven insured his five-storey building with ABC Insurance Company Limited and paid the premium for the building. Steven had been told by his engineers that the building is weak and may collapse in no distant future, but Steven did not disclose this to his insurers, thinking it was immaterial. A year after the policy was issued, the building collapsed and the insurance company has refused to indemnify Steven on the ground of non-disclosure of a material fact. State the relevant law and advise the parties. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Hire Purchase, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: MAY 2014

BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2B – Contract Law

Identifying five ways a contract can be discharged.

Question

Contractual obligations and rights arising from a contract can be discharged in various ways.
You are required to state FIVE ways by which a contract may be discharged.

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Discharge of Contracts
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2014

BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q5c – Law of Contract

List four essential elements required for a valid and enforceable contract.

Question

A valid and enforceable contract requires some essential elements.

Required:

State FOUR of such essential elements.
(4 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2015

BL – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Contract

Identifying a tool that cannot facilitate an e-contract.

Question

An e-contract can be facilitated using any of the following EXCEPT:
A. An iPad
B. A Smart telephone set
C. A desk top computer set
D. A laptop computer set
E. An electric typewriter

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, E-Contracts, Facilitation Tools
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2014

BL – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Law of Contract

Defining elements required for an enforceable e-contract.

Question

The elements of an enforceable e-contract consist of the following EXCEPT:
A. Offer
B. Acceptance
C. Computer
D. Consideration
E. Capacity to contract

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2014

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Hire Purchase, Consumer Credit Transactions

Explaining two key characteristics of hire purchase transactions.

Question

Explain briefly TWO characteristics of a hire purchase transaction. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

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

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q2a – Law of Contract

Explaining the principle of privity of contract and its exceptions.

Question

In the law of contract, there is the principle of privity of contract. However, there are some exceptions to this principle.

You are required to:
(i) Explain briefly the principle of privity of contract. (3 Marks)
(ii) Explain THREE exceptions to the principle of privity of contract. (6 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Contractual Relationships, Privity of Contract
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q1c – Accounting Concepts

Stating three advantages of e-contracts in contemporary society.

Question

As society progressed, technology also advanced to meet the needs of the Society in terms of internet facilities.

You are required to:
State THREE advantages of e-contract.

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, E-Contract, Internet Facilities
Level: Level 1

Topic: Accounting Concepts
Series: NOV 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 2013 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Law of Contract

This question tests the knowledge of agreements obtained under duress.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Contract

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q3 – Sale of Goods,

Discussing classes of goods under the Sale of Goods Act and characteristics of hire purchase transactions.

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SB – Q2B – Contract Law

Identifying five ways a contract can be discharged.

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BL – Nov 2015 – L2 – SB – Q5c – Law of Contract

List four essential elements required for a valid and enforceable contract.

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Law of Contract

Identifying a tool that cannot facilitate an e-contract.

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BL – May 2014 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Law of Contract

Defining elements required for an enforceable e-contract.

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Hire Purchase, Consumer Credit Transactions

Explaining two key characteristics of hire purchase transactions.

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Explaining the principle of privity of contract and its exceptions.

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Stating three advantages of e-contracts in contemporary society.

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