LGL 152: Contracts & Torts for Paralegals week 6

What law applies to internet transactions such as those conducted by Uber and Airbnb?

• E-commerce specific law

• Modern digital law

• International cyber law

• Traditional contract law

Which of the following is NOT a common concern for parties involved in e-commerce?

• Color of the electronic document

• Place to resolve disputes

• Authenticity of electronic signatures

• Laws applicable to international parties

What does 'void ab initio' mean in the context of contractual defects?

• Contract is temporarily void

• Contract is void from the outset

• Contract is voidable at a later date

• Contract is initially valid

What type of misrepresentation involves a false statement made without belief in its truth to induce another party to enter a contract?

• Fraudulent misrepresentation

• Negligent misrepresentation

• Innocent misrepresentation

• Accidental misrepresentation

Which remedy is NOT available for fraudulent misrepresentation?

• Rescission

• Tort damages

• Public apology

• Restitution

What is the legal effect when a contract is made under duress?

• Contract is valid

• Contract is void

• Contract is voidable

• Contract is unchangeable

Which type of undue influence involves a relationship where influence is presumed?

• Implied undue influence

• Legal undue influence

• Presumed undue influence

• Actual undue influence

What is a key characteristic of an unconscionable contract?

• Signed under time pressure

• One party is illiterate and exploited

• Both parties agree under mutual mistake

• Contract is signed digitally

In the context of mistakes in contracts, what does 'non est factum' refer to?

• Mistake in the nature of the contract

• Mistake in the identity of a party

• Mistake due to external pressure

• Mistake in the price of the contract

Which type of mistake involves both parties making the same error about a fundamental fact?

• Dual mistake

• Mutual mistake

• Unilateral mistake

• Common mistake