JD Contract Law

Question 1

Under the common law, which element is NOT required for a valid contract?

Accepted Answer

Written documentation

Answer

Most common law contracts are enforceable without a writing; the Statute of Frauds requires a writing only for specific categories of contracts.

Question 2

What is 'promissory estoppel' in contract law?

Accepted Answer

A doctrine enforcing promises lacking consideration when detrimental reliance occurred

Answer

Promissory estoppel enforces a promise without consideration when the promisor reasonably expected the promisee to rely on it and the promisee did so to their detriment.

Question 3

Under the UCC Article 2, which types of transactions does it govern?

Accepted Answer

Sales of goods

Answer

UCC Article 2 governs contracts for the sale of goods, which are movable tangible personal property, not real estate or services.

Question 4

The 'mirror image rule' in common law contract formation requires that acceptance must do what?

Accepted Answer

Exactly match the terms of the offer

Answer

Under the mirror image rule, an acceptance that varies any term of the offer is treated as a rejection and counteroffer rather than a valid acceptance.

Question 5

Which doctrine allows a court to refuse enforcement of an unconscionable contract?

Accepted Answer

Unconscionability

Answer

Unconscionability doctrine (codified in UCC § 2-302 and recognized at common law) allows courts to refuse enforcement of contracts that are oppressively one-sided.

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