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WorksheetsLW -Mock-1 (2024)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
Under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, if the contract does not specify the place of payment, at which of the following places should payment be made?
At the place where the contract was concluded
At the buyer's place of business
At the place where the documents are handed over
On dissolution of a partnership, are each of the following liabilities payable before the partners' capital is returned to them?
1. Debts owed to suppliers
2.Loans made by individual partners to the firm beyond their capital contribution
1.Yes
2.Yes
1.NO
2.Yes
Which TWO of the following are roles that bills of lading perform when goods are transported overseas?
To provide evidence of the contract of carriage
To provide evidence of title to the goods being transported
То provide evidence that the goods arrived at their intended destination
To provide evidence that the goods have been received by the buyer
Nasir, a trader in nuts and bolts, sent a price list to 1,000 potential customers Freya responded by ordering 3,000 items, together with her full payment. However, Nasir cannot supply the items for the time being.
Which of the following statements is correct under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
Freya has made Nasir an offer
Alegally binding contract has come into effect
Nasir made Freya an offer
Indicate whether each of the following statements regarding separation of powers, are true or false.
1.The UK parliament has unlimited law-making powers
2.The executive makes the law
1.True
2. False
1.False
2.True
1.False
2.False
1.True
2. True
What percentage of shareholding must be held by members of a company requisitioning a general meeting?
5%
10%
15%
Which type of letter of credit may only be amended or cancelled if all the parties agree?
Irrevocable letters of credit
Standby letters of credit
Revocable letters of credit
Which of the following is an advantage of court-based adjudication over alternative dispute resolution?
Certain remedies can only be awarded by a court
Court hearings are held in private
Court hearings are heard by an expert in the field that the dispute concerns
If a seller fails to fulfil an order due to the actions of its own supplier, which of the following outcomes will apply under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
The contract will be set aside if the reasons for the supplier's failure to deliver could not have been foreseen by any of the parties
The seller will be in breach of contract, irrespective of circumstances applicable to the supplier
The seller cannot be accountable under the contract, as the failure to fulfil the order has been caused by a third party.
Which of the following is within the powers of the International Court of Arbitration?
Dealing with procedural obstacles relating to arbitration
Taking a legally-binding decision on a dispute
Dealing with any appeal on an arbitrator's decision
Indicate whether the following statements concerning bills of lading are true or false.
1.A through bill of lading can be used for contracts involving marine transport
2.An airway bill of lading can be used for contracts involving only international air transportation.
1.True
2.False
1.True
2.True
1.False
2.True
1.False
2.False
Which of the following is a potential consequence to a defendant in a civil law, rather than a criminal law case?
Imprisonment
Liability for damages
The payment of a fine
In an international credit transfer, which of the following parties is the beneficiary?
The intermediary bank
The seller of the goods
The buyer of the goods
Aleksi, a Swedish food producer, has exported meat to Felipe whose business is located in Germany However, despite the meat being consistent with Swedish standards, the meat was intercepted and destroyed at the border due to non-compliance with German standards
Mark a Greek fish exporter, sent fish to Dogwood Co in Austria. The fish are non-compliant with quality standards in both Greece and Austria. The fish were intercepted and destroyed by Austrian border officials.
Are each of the following statements in accordance with the UN Convention on Contract for the International Sale of Goods true or false?
1.Aleksi will bear the loss arising from the destruction of his exports
2.Mark will bear the loss arising from the destruction of his exports
1.True
2.False
1.False
2.True
At common law, which of the following situations will cause the veil of incorporation to be lifted?
A company is set up for a clearly fraudulent purpose
A disqualified director participates in the management of the company
A public company commences trade without a trading certificate
In the event the seller breaches the contract, which remedy would the buyer NOT be entitled to under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
Performance of the contract
Price reduction
Damages
Injunction
Under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods indicate whether each of the following would be classed as an acceptance or as a counter-offer.
A. A reply by the offeree that requires delivery a week later than in the offer
B. A reply by the offeree that replaces an old price with an up-to-date price
Counter-offer
Acceptance
What type of resolution must the members of a public company pass in order to change its name?
Written
Ordinary
Ordinary with special notice
Special
Which of the following is NOT a presumption used by the judiciary when interpreting statutes?
That a statute has retrospective effect
That a statute may not deprive a person of their property
That a statute cannot impose criminal liability without proof of guilty intent
That a statute is not intended to deprive a person of their liberty unless clear words are used
Which of the following CANNOT be governed by application of the provisions of the UN Convention on?
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Formation of the contract
Rights of both parties to the contract
Validity of the contract
Which of the following statements concerning the law of equity within a common law legal system is correct?
The law of equity is based on the concept of punishment
A remedy under the law of equity is specific performance
Where the law of equity conflicts with the common law, the common law. rules will prevail
international credit transfer completed?
When the sender's bank sends funds to the beneficiary's bank
When the receiving bank executes the payment order to the beneficiary's bank
When the beneficiary's bank accepts the payment order for the benefit of the beneficiary
Which of the following is a criminal offence in relation to insider dealing?
Failing to prevent falsificati on of infommation
Failure to reponta suspicion
Disclosure of information
Tipping off
For each of the following statements regarding capital reduction, indicate whether it is true or false.
1.When reducing capital, a private company always requires the approval of the court
2.If the share capital of a public company falls below $50,000, it must re-register as a private company
1.True
2.False
1.False
2.True
Which of the following statements regarding the potential liability of agents is correct?
An agent who exceeds their ostensible authority has a liability to their principal
An agent never has any liability for a contract entered into as an agent
An agent will be personally liable for a contract signed without indicating that they are an agent
Manticore Co has four shareholders who are also the directors. Each have an equal share in the company. Three of the shareholders believe that due to a combination of adverse trading conditions, an empty order book and the fact that the company cannot pay its debts (now and in the coming months), it is time to bring the business to an end.
If the three shareholders pass the necessary resolution, what type of liquidation occurs?
Members' voluntary liquidation
Members' compulsory liquidation
Creditors' voluntary liquidation
Compulsory liquidation
Under the UN Convention on International Bills of Exchange and International Promissory Notes, which of the following statements relating to a bill of exchange is correct?
It can only be accepted after its maturity date
It is accepted when it is signed by the drawer
It may be payable to two or more payees
In a liquidation, which of the following parties is paid FIRS T out of the company's assets?
The members
The liquidator
HMRC
Floating chargeholders
Which of the following is NOT one of the instances in which the veil of incorporation will be lifted?
When a company is being used to evade lawful obligations
When it is in the public interest to do SO
When it is fair, just, and reasonable to do so
At an international business meeting, Idris makes a verbal offer to Charles to sell him 500 tonnes of sugar.
Which of the following actions on Charles's part would constitute valid acceptance of this offer under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
A. Charles tells ldris immediately that he accepts
B. Charles posts ldris a cheque the following day for the/selling price
A. Valid acceptance
B.Not valid acceptance
A.Not valid acceptance
B. Valid acceptance
Which of the following does NOT apply under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods in relation to the fitness for purpose of the goods?
The goods must be fit for the purpose for which goods of the same description would ordinarily be used
The goods must be fit for any purpose made known to the seller when the contract was formed
The goods must be fit only for the specific purpose that the buyer bought them for
In a contract under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, which does not include carriage, where does risk pass from the seller to the buyer?
Where the seller places the goods at the buyer 's disposal
The seller's place of business
The buyer's place of business
In the context of international trade, which T₩O of the following are effects of an import quota?
Government revenue increases
The volume of imports increases
Both domestic and foreign suppliers receive a higher price for-their goods
Domestic producers supply more goods to the marker
Which of the following is able to convert to a public company?
A company limited by guarantee
A private company with share capital of $50,000
An unlimited company
Which of the following can NEVER be a public company?
Company limited by guarantee
Company limited by shares
Limited company
Listed company
Which TWO of the following statements regarding fraudulent and wrongful trading are correct?
Fraudulent trading may be both a criminal and a civil offence
Wrongful trading is a civil offence only
Wrongful trading may be both a criminal and a civil offence
Fraudulent trading is a civil offence only
Rowan delivered 30 machines to Leonardo. The terms of their contract specify the quantity as 28 machines.
What should Leonardo's course of action be under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
Reject the extra machines and request Rowan to reduce the overall contract price
Accept the extra machines but pay extra for them at the contract price
Accept the extra machines and not pay anything extra
Reject the extra machines and declare the contract as avoided
Stingray Co took out a loan from Big Bank on 5 May. As part of the loan agreement Big Bank was granted a fixed charge created against the head office of Stingray Co on 7 May. On 23 May Big Bank posted the registration of the charge to the Registrar, who received this on 27 May.
From which date is the charge effective?
7 May
27 May
5 May
23 May
What is the duration of the period of notice normally required when calling a general meeting of the members of a company?
21 days
7 days
14 days
What is the priority of payment of the following debts where a company has been compulsorily wound up?
(1) An unpaid electricity bill owed to the utility company
(2) Accrued holiday pay owed to the employees
(3) Money owed to a creditor which is secured by a floating charge
2,3,1
3,1,2
3,2,1
2,1,3
In relation to international organisations, which of the following operates a Dispute Settlement Body?
WTO
UNIDROIT
OECD
UNCITRAL
Which of the following statements regarding civil law legal systems is correct?
The law is drafted to be accessible by all citizens
A key principle of civil law is regulation
Judicial precedent ensures consistency in judicial decisions
Judicial review is not necessary in civil law system
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to acceptance of an offer under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods?
A written offer can only be accepted in writing
An acceptance that is posted is binding when it is received
Partial acceptance of terms in the offer can bind the parties
Conduct can never be regarded as acceptance of an offer
Under the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Arbitration, which TWO of the following are grounds for an arbitral award to be challenged?
The award would create financial hardship for one party
One party does not agree with the reasoning behind the award
One party was not given proper notice of the arbitral proceedings
The composition of the arbitral tribunal was incorrect
Which of the following describes the legal nature of a letter of comfort?
A legally binding contract
A promise to pay
An offer
A statement of intention
