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1. What kind of contract must be in writing and signed in order to be valid and

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Question

1. What kind of contract must be in writing and signed in order to be valid and legally enforceable?

a contract for the sale of a farm

All of these

a contract for Joe to pay Sam's debt

a contract for the lease of an apartment for 2 years

a contract for the sale of a car for $15,000

2. An agreement that is often unenforceable under common law is

A. a contract that contains a broad non-compete clause preventing someone from pursuing a profession or occupation for an excessive amount of time

B. an unconscionable contract

C. a contract that requires obstruction of justice

a contract that contains a broad release of tort liability for intentional or reckless acts that cause harm to another

all of these

3. The Statute of Frauds is no longer relevant once the following happens:

the contract is delegated

B. the party against whom the contract is being enforced admits to the existence of the contract in a court proceeding or a court document

both parties breach the contract

the contract is assigned

one party breaches the contract

Which of the following is a tool of contract interpretation?

If an amount is given in words and figures that differ, the words control

Common words and terms are given common meaning; technical terms are given their technical meaning

All of these

Specific terms are given more weight than general terms

E. Ambiguities are construed against the party that wrote the contract

A.

a contract for the sale of a farm

B.

All of these

C.

a contract for Joe to pay Sam's debt

D.

a contract for the lease of an apartment for 2 years

E.

a contract for the sale of a car for $15,000

Explanation / Answer

1. Option B is correct option

Explanation-There are four kinds of contract that must be in writing. These 4 contracts are-

2. Option E is correct option

Example-Under common Law, an agreement is unforceable under following circumstances-

3. Option B is the correct option

Explanation- When the party against whom the contract is being enforced admits to the existence of the contract in a court proceeding or a court document, then the Statute of Fraud is no longer relevant.

4. Option C is correct option

Explanation-Following are the tools of contract interpretation