Week 1 Construction Law

Sources of Malaysian law include historical sources, legal sources of law and sources of reference. Which of the following is not a source of reference?

• Written law

• Law reports

• Malayan Law Journal

• None of the above

The Contract Act 1950 is derived from...

• English common law

• The Indian Contract Act 1872

• Building Ordinance

• Trade customs

Acceptance of an offer can be given...

• in black and white form

• orally

• by action

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• Freedom to contract is limited to contract that are lawful

• Terms of contract is also known as pre-conditions of contract.

• "Agreement" and "contract" have different meanings.

• Implied obligations are less obvious compared to express obligations.

Which of the following is not a legal source of law?

• Statue

• Federal Constitution

• Subsidiary legislation

• The Contract Act 1950

Which of the following is not an essential requirement in forming an legally enforceable contract?

• There must be an offer

• There must be intention to create a legal relationship between the parties

• The contract must be in written form

• The offer must be clear and certain

Do you think that implied contracts are important? Why?