LAW 083

INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF CONTRACT, TORTS & CRIMES

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UiTM SELANGOR DENGKIL CAMPUS

SEMESTER: JANUARY-JUNE 2024

LAW OF CONTRACT

Answer the following questions.

QUESTION 1

Linda offered to sell her 'Honda Jazz' to Scha for RM88,000 via a letter. Scha in reply gave a new
figure of RM85,000. Linda was silent as to the offer. One week later, Scha changed her mind and
agreed to the original price. Linda refused to sell and Scha claimed a contract has come into
existence. Advise Linda. (5m)

Whether contract claimed by scha's to sell Linda's car is

a) What is the relevant issue in the above question? ____________________________________
void
b) Is there a contract between them? ________________________________________________
No
Silent doesnt mean acceptance
c) Why? ________________________________________________________________________
d) In relation to the above matter, the relevant section in the Contracts Act is ________________
Section 3 of CA 1950
e) The relevant case is _____________________________________________________________
Felthouse v. Bindley

QUESTION 2

Anis agreed to sell her laptop valued at RM5, 000.00 to Meera for RM1, 000.00. Later Anis changed
her mind. She refused to continue with the contract on the ground that the price is too low. (5m)

Whether revocation of offer by Anis is enforcable

a) What is the relevant issue in the above question? ____________________________________
No
b) Is there a contract between them? ________________________________________________
c) Why? ________________________________________________________________________
The proposal may be revoke at ay time before the communication of acceptance
d) In relation to the above matter, the relevant section in the Contracts Act is ________________
Section 5(1) CA1950
Byrne & Co v. Van Tienhoven
e) The relevant case is _____________________________________________________________

QUESTION 3

A contract was made between Awie and Joyah for the purchase of an antique cabinet. However,
the payment was to be made by Angah, the son of Joyah. (2m)
a) Is there a contract between them? ________________________________________________
Yes
Consideration may move from the promisee or any other person
b) Why? _______________________________________________________________________

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INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW OF CONTRACT, TORTS & CRIMES

QUESTION 4

Affan aged 16, the youngest son, has signed a scholarship agreement with the Government of the
State of Perak. Affan later has breached the scholarship agreement. Advise the government as to
the validity of the transaction. (20m)

a) What is the relevant issue in the above question? Whether Affan who is the minor is binding to the contract
b) Is there a contract between them? Yes
c) Why? Scholarship agreement is valid to be entered by a minor
d) In relation to the above matter, the relevant section in the Contracts Act is Section 4(a) CA1950
e) The relevant case is? Government of Malaysia v. Gurcharan Sigh