Business Law 299

Which of the following does not fall under the category of an invitation to treat?

• An advertisement

• An auctioneer inviting bids for a particular item

• An advertisement of reward for the return of a lost pet

• A display of goods with price tags in a self-service supermarket

Can a minor become an agent?

• Yes, it is not necessary for an agent to attain the age of majority

• Yes, but the agency contract must be in writing

• No, the minor has no legal capacity to do so

• No, the minor must obtain permission from the court

Which of the following are goods covered under the Sale of Goods Act 1957?

• An island

• A RM50 note

• A banana tree

• A plate

There are a number of exceptions to the nemo dat quad non habet rule. Which of the following is not an exception to this rule?

• sale by estoppel

• sale by one of joint-owners

• sale by a mercantile agent

• sale under a void contract

All sum received on behalf of the principal by the agent must be paid to the

• principal

• agent

• third party

• owner

The followings are the exception to the general rule in which the acceptance need not be communicated except

• unilateral contract

• an offer made to the public at large

• acceptance made by the offeree

• acceptance through postal rule

A principal can terminate his agent's authority by giving ______ notice.

• immediate

• reasonable

• delayed

• no

Suraya offers to sell her car to Amalina for RM51,000 or RM55,000. The offer is_________.

• Valid because it is communicated to the offeree.

• Void because the term of the offer is uncertain.

• Valid because the term of the offer is certain.

• Void because of inadequacy of consideration.

Ibrahim ordered a special shampoo for scalp care from a catalogue, but the one delivered to him was for normal and dry hair. Ibrahim can sue the supplier for _________.

• Breach of implied condition as to merchantable quality

• Breach of implied condition as to fitness for particular purpose

• Breach of implied condition that goods correspond with description

• Breach of implied term as to title

The following are characteristics of a cheque EXCEPT

• It is a conditional order in writing

• it is signed by the drawer

• it is drawn on the banker

• It orders the banker to pay a certain sum of money on demand.