CT Bar Contracts & Torts 2

Question 1

Under the UCC, a merchant's firm offer is irrevocable for up to how long without consideration?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

UCC § 2-205 makes a signed merchant's firm offer irrevocable for the stated period or, if no period is stated, for a reasonable time not exceeding 3 months (90 days).

Question 2

A seller contracts to deliver 500 widgets but delivers only 490. The buyer rejects the entire shipment. Which doctrine governs the buyer's right to reject?

Accepted Answer

Perfect tender rule

Answer

Under the UCC's perfect tender rule (§ 2-601), the buyer may reject goods if they fail in any respect to conform to the contract.

Question 3

In a negligence action, the 'but-for' test is used to establish:

Accepted Answer

Actual causation

Answer

The 'but-for' test determines actual (factual) causation — whether the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's negligent act.

Question 4

A contractor completes 95% of a home renovation but abandons the remaining work. Under Connecticut law, the homeowner owes the contractor:

Accepted Answer

The contract price minus the cost to complete

Answer

Under the substantial performance doctrine, the contractor can recover the contract price less damages caused by the incomplete performance.

Question 5

Which element distinguishes battery from assault?

Accepted Answer

Actual harmful or offensive contact

Answer

Battery requires actual harmful or offensive contact, while assault requires only the victim's apprehension of such imminent contact.

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CT Bar Contracts & Torts 2