Contract and Consumer Law Quiz

What does 'Agreement' refer to in contract law?

• A mutual decision to end a contract

• An unforeseen event preventing contract completion

• A breach of contractual obligations

• An essential element of the contract

What is 'Frustration' in the context of a contract?

• A breach of contractual obligations

• An unforeseen event preventing contract completion

• A non-essential element of the contract

• A mutual decision to end a contract

What happens in a 'Breach of contract'?

• An unforeseen event occurs

• One party does not perform their obligations

• The contract is ended by mutual consent

• The contract is completed successfully

What is a 'Condition' in a contract?

• A mutual decision to end a contract

• An essential element of the contract

• A non-essential element of the contract

• A breach of contractual obligations

What is a 'Warranty' in a contract?

• A mutual decision to end a contract

• A non-essential element of the contract

• An essential element of the contract

• An unforeseen event preventing contract completion

What does 'Specific performance' entail?

• A party is ordered to pay damages

• A contract is ended by mutual consent

• A party is ordered to carry out contractual obligations

• A non-essential element of the contract

What does 'Caveat emptor' mean?

• Let the seller beware

• Let the parties agree

• Let the buyer beware

• Let the contract be fulfilled

What is the role of the Consumers' Association of Ireland (CAI)?

• To enforce competition law

• To provide information and advice to consumers

• To examine complaints against public bodies

• To deal with financial service complaints

What does the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 cover?

• Unsolicited goods and inertia selling

• Legal rights of consumers and responsibilities of retailers

• Competition law enforcement

• Consumer protection from unfair practices

What is illegal under 'Unsolicited goods/inertia selling'?

• Preventing contract completion by unforeseen events

• Ending a contract by mutual consent

• Demanding payment for unordered goods

• Selling goods without a warranty