Contract Law Quiz

Which of the following is TRUE about a contract?

• A contract must be in writing.

• A contract is not enforceable by law.

• A contract must be signed by both parties.

• A contract must be supported by consideration.

Which of the following is an offer?

• A table displayed in a supermarket.

• Asiah asked Faiz whether he would like to buy her iPad.

• An advertisement for the sale of a bungalow.

• A brochure for a holiday trip to Paris.

Mukhriz phoned Ansari and offered him a job as his driver. When Ansari accepted the offer, there was a loud explosion and Mukhriz could not hear his answer. Is there an agreement between Mukhriz and Ansari?

• Yes, there is an express acceptance.

• Yes, there is an implied acceptance.

• No, the acceptance was not in writing.

• No, the acceptance did not reach the offeror.

Revocation of an offer can be made at any time before the communication of

• offer is complete as against the offeror

• offer is complete as against the offeree

• acceptance is complete as against the offeror

• acceptance is complete as against the offeree

Past consideration is valid under section 2(d) of the Contracts Act 1950. What is the condition required to make past consideration valid?

• It must be in writing

• It must be beneficial to the promisor

• It was a legal obligation of the promisee

• It was made at the desire of the promisor

A contract without consideration is void. Which of the following is an exception to this rule?

• An agreement to help a person who is facing a difficulty.

• An agreement to pay a statute-barred debt.

• An agreement between family members.

• An agreement for charitable activities.

Frustration of contract refers to a situation where ________

• the parties refused to perform the contract.

• the parties are unable to perform the contract.

• the parties have forgotten to perform the contract.

• the parties are frustrated by the contract.

When there is a breach of contract, the plaintiff may apply for payment of damages as a remedy. Which of the following is not a type of payment of damages?

• Nominal damages

• Special damages

• Actual damages

• Exemplary damages

Which of the following statements about a principal is NOT TRUE?

i A principal must be an adult

ii A principal must be a man

iii A principal must be of sound mind

iv A principal must be a citizen of Malaysia

• i and ii only

• i and iii only

• ii and iv only

• iii and iv only

Tong Kang instructed Jamri to collect a consignment of freshwater fish in Alor Gajah, Malacca and deliver them to Mek Dah in Cyberjaya. On the way to Cyberjaya, Jamri’s vehicle broke down and he could only continue his journey on the next day. Jamri decided to sell the freshwater fish to a nearby restaurant. The situation above is related to

• an agency by estoppel

• an agency by necessity

• an agency by ratification

• an agency by implied appointment