BL Contents of the Contract

Which statement defines the parol evidence rule?

• All contracts must be in writing.

• Parties must be above 18 years of age to enter into contracts made in writing.

• Contracts in writing cannot be amended.

• Oral evidence cannot be applied to add, vary or contradict the terms in a written contract.

The case of Van den Esschert v Chappells illustrates a case :

• where there are two contracts, one in writing and the other which was made orally.

• where it involved the purchase of a condominium

• where some of the terms of the contract were made in writing and some of them made orally.

• which conforms with the parol evidence rule.

What is the signature rule in exclusion clauses?

• The parties have not signed the contract

• Only one party has signed the contract

• A person who signs a contract is bound by the written terms even though he may not have read or understood the terms

• It is an exception to the rule on exclusion clauses.

As a consumer protected by the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) a person is entitled to :

• protection through the implied guarantees of the ACL

• protection through the implied terms of a contract

• revise the contract made

• refuse to perform the contract

When there is fraudulent misrepresentation you can

• sue for breach of contract

• sue for breach of contract and damages

• rescind the contract

• rescind the contract and sue for damages