VA Bar Contracts and Sales

Question 1

What is the mailbox rule in contract law?

Accepted Answer

An acceptance is effective when dispatched by the offeree, not when received by the offeror

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Contracts must be mailed to be valid

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An offer expires when placed in the mailbox

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All contract communications must be in writing

Question 2

What is consideration in contract formation?

Accepted Answer

A bargained-for exchange of legal value between the parties

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The physical contract document

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The amount of money involved in the deal

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A required waiting period before signing

Question 3

What is promissory estoppel?

Accepted Answer

A doctrine enforcing promises when a party reasonably relied on the promise to their detriment

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A promise that was signed and notarized

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A promise made in a courtroom

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A requirement that all promises must be in writing

Question 4

What is the statute of frauds?

Accepted Answer

Certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, including land sales and contracts not performable within one year

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All contracts must be in writing

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Fraud automatically invalidates any contract

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Only oral contracts are subject to fraud claims

Question 5

What is a material breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

A breach so substantial that it excuses the non-breaching party from further performance

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Any minor deviation from the contract terms

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A breach that occurs on a material (physical) object

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A breach by a materials supplier

Question 6

What is specific performance as a contract remedy?

Accepted Answer

A court order requiring the breaching party to perform their contractual obligations

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A monetary payment calculated at a specific rate

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A performance evaluation of contract compliance

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A penalty clause in the contract