Written Questions starter Quiz

In a classroom discussion, Mia and Leo are debating about 'common law'. Which of the following TWO statements do they believe are NOT correct?

• It is the body of law as made by judges through the determination of cases

• It is law created by Parliament

• It is the system of law that emerged following the Norman Conquest in 1066

• In the event of conflict with equity the common law will prevail

Identify whether the following statements regarding civil law are true or false.

It is the body of law that does not relate to criminal offences.

• True

• False

Identify whether the following statements regarding civil law are true or false.

It is law created by judges through decisions made in cases

• True

• False

Identify whether the following statements regarding case law are true or false.

The final court of appeal in England and Wales is the Supreme Court

• True

• False

In a classroom discussion, Emily mentioned that common law is developed from local customs. Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

In a legal studies class, Evie argues that the Supreme Court can be bound by decisions of the Court of Appeal. Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

An offer was made by Alan to sell a vintage car on the 1st April for £2,000. Bob, the offeree, telephoned Alan on the 5th April offering to pay £1,800 for the car.

On the 8th April, Alan offered to sell the car to Carl for £1,900, and Carl accepted this offer on the same day.

On the 7th April, Bob sent a letter to Alan which was received on the 10th April agreeing to pay the £2,000 asking price for the car.

Which one of the following is correct?

• There is a contract between Alan and Bob created on the 7th April

• There is a contract between Alan and Bob created on the 10th April

• There is a contract between Alan and Carl

• There is no contract created

Answer explanation

A counter offer was made on the 5th April which brought the offer on the 1st April to an end. There has been no acceptance of this offer. Therefore there can be no contract between A and B

A bicycle was displayed in a store window with a price tag attached which read £50.

The price tag should have read £500.

Anaya, who saw this, went into the store and demanded the bicycle for £50.

Which one of the following is correct?

• As the window display is an offer Anaya can demand the bicycle at $50.

• The window display is merely an invitation to treat and the store owner does not have to sell the bicycle to Anaya.

• The store owner can refuse to sell the bicycle for $50, but cannot refuse to sell the bicycle to Anaya for $500 if Anaya was prepared to pay this sum.

• The store owner would be bound to sell the bicycle to any customer prepared to pay this $500.

All simple contracts must be supported by consideration from each party. Identify whether the following statement is true or false: "Consideration must be sufficient."

• True

• False

When Elsie accidentally scratched James's car, she learned that damages are a common law remedy.

• True

• False