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I and II
I, II and III
II and III
I, II, III and IV
In some relationships, if undue influence is alleged, the law will presume it exists unless
proven otherwise. Which of the following relationships falls into this group?
I and II
III and IV
I, II and III
I, III and IV
Among the following scenario(s), identify and pick the scenario(s) where terms can be
implied into a contract.
I. When certain terms have been customarily accepted as part of the contract.
II. When certain obligations are considered to be universal practice.
III. When a term is considered by the court as having been intended by the parties,
so as to ensure business efficacy.
IV. When there is an applicable statute that provides for the implication of terms into
a contract.
I, II and III
III and IV
I, II, III and IV
I and II
Which of the following are vitiating factors, i.e., factors which render a contract
unenforceable?
I Mistake
II Ignorance of the law
III Duress
IV Undue influence
II and IV
I only
I, III and IV
I and III
In general, which of the following criteria must be satisfied in order to sever illegal parts
of the contract?
I, II and III
II and III
I and II
I, II, III and IV
In cases where illegality is confined to a specific part of a contract, ____________.
the party who drafted the illegal clauses would have to pay compensation to the other
party.
the entire contract is void as the illegal clause has tainted the contract.
the illegal clause may be void but the rest of the contract may still be valid.
the parties would have to enter into a new contract.
The case of Bannerman v White (1861) supports the guideline that ____________.
the longer the time interval between the time at which the statement is made and the
point at which the contract is formed, the more likely that the statement is unimportant.
the greater the emphasis, the more likely that a statement is important to one or both
parties, and which makes the statement more likely to be a term.
the maker of a statement should always place great emphasis on a statement to ensure
the other party is bound to the contract.
a party should always encourage the other party to verify the statements made.
An exemption clause is incorporated into a contract by ____________.
stating that one party has given sufficient consideration for the exemption clause.
way of signature or notice.
including a term in the contract stating that it complies with the Unfair Contract Terms
Act.
ensuring that the contract is executed under seal.
Why is it important to distinguish between puffs and terms?
A written contract must state clearly which clauses are puffs and which are terms.
Breaching terms will result in less serious consequences; hence, the parties may feel
more comfortable breaching a term instead of a puff.
Before a contract is signed, it is essential that the parties make many statements that are
puffs so that they can induce each other to enter into a contract.
Breach of puffs does not result in any legal effect whereas a breach of term results in
serious legal consequences.
Which of the following best describes the concept of incapacity as a vitiating factor?
All persons who have contracted with a minor are not entitled to protection under the
law.
The age of contractual capacity in Singapore is 21 years.
People who are of unsound mind can still enter into contracts if they have been provided
with legal advice.
The law views certain persons such as a young child and people who are intoxicated to
lack the capacity to enter into a contract.
Which of the following is/are element(s) of misrepresentation?
II and III
I, II, III and IV
I and II
I, II and III
At common law, which of the following constitutes criteria which a restraint of trade
clause must fulfill in order to be valid?
I The clause must protect a legitimate interest of the party imposing the clause.
II The clause must protect the business by minimizing competition.
III The clause must be reasonable in duration.
IV The clause must not be contrary to public interest.
I, II, III
III and IV
I, III, IV
II and IV
To establish undue influence in a relationship, which of the following criteria must be
established?
I and II
I, II and IV
I, II, III and IV
I and III
The law has developed several rules which attempt to balance the interests of the minor
and the other party. These rules are found in ____________.
I and II
I, II, III and IV
I, II and III
I and III