Vitiating Factors in Contracts

What are 'vitiating' factors in a contract?

Which of the following is a possible effect of a vitiating factor on a contract?

• The contract becomes automatically valid

• The contract is void and unenforceable

• The contract is automatically renewed

• The contract is strengthened

Fill in the blank: A voidable contract has a defect, but it does not mean that the contract is automatically at an ____.

List the vitiating factors covered for the A Level.

What is a misrepresentation?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of misrepresentation?

• False statement

• Material fact

• Made by a party to the contract

• Induces the other party to enter the contract

A misrepresentation is a false statement of ________.

Which part of the definition of misrepresentation involves the action of inducing the other party to enter the contract?

• False statement

• Material fact

• Made by a party to the contract

• Induces the other party to enter the contract

What are the types of actions that could amount to a statement in the context of misrepresentation?

• WRITTEN STATEMENTS

• CONDUCT

• BOUNCING CHEQUE

Explain the case of Fletcher v Krell (1873) and its significance in the context of misrepresentation.