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    Task1.2 Oral contract An agreement between parties that is either partly in writing and partly dependent on spoken words or that is entirely dependent on spoken words. An oral contract is enforceable unless its subject matter comes within the statute of frauds, an English Law adopted in the United States, that requires certain contracts to be in writing. For example, a contract to sell real property, to be enforceable, must be in writing to comply with the statute. An oral contract to sell Personal

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    Contract – agreement by the law between two or more people to obtain from doing some act or acts to create legal relation. Contract has 4 elements: offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to legal relations. Without these 4 elements there is no contract. TASK 1 Bob – the owner of a stamp shop in Muncaster High Street – placed and advertisement column of the Muncaster Evening Gazette. He is selling ‘Utopian penny red stamp’, one only for £750 or nearest offered price. Legally by law an advertisement

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    Contract law has set out to provide a healthy trade environment. Contracts are promises enforced by the law, with the support of something of value that has a legal purpose. It is an agreement between parties, formed by the elements: offer and acceptance, with all parties having the capacity to perform obligations enforceable by law. There are instances where the enforcement of a contract would bring about gains or losses to society and commerce. In the Jacob & Youngs, Incorporated vs. George E.

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    Part A - Contract law Introduction to Contract Law A. Contracts defined 1. Contracts are enforceable promises, or voluntary agreements that govern economic exchange (private ordering) 2. Free market economy relies on the ability of private parties to enter these exchanges and obtain gains from trade B. Contract law purposes 1. Retrospectively: provide parties with their bargain (including the remedy for failure to perform) a. Altruistic/Cooperation v. Opportunistic Behaviour b. Achieve socially

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    The scenario I have been given highlights the main complexity of contract law. It touches on issues such as unilateral contracts, revocation as well as advertisement. I will be advising Mick (claimant) answering: Whether Yummy chocolate is liable to give a year supply of chocolate as advertised? Firstly we look at the advert which was placed on 3rd March in “every newspaper” in order to promote their new product. It is an established principle that advertisements are invitation to treat rather than

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    refugee visa. He wasn’t aware of what a contract is and the main general issue arouse in the beginning was that he hardly understands English. As he was new in the country and was looking for a telephone to get connected to his family back overseas, he thought this would be a great opportunity and that is what made him indulge in the contract. Furthermore Nathan was not fully guided by John about what is a contract and while briefing him about the contract. John knew that Nathan was unable to understand

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    numerous different laws related to sport, at both a professional and amateur level. There are not only rules that must be abided by those participating in the sport but also the coaches and spectators. For professional athletes, there are strict laws regarding the contracts and the terms and conditions. In regards to sport, in particular contact sports there are specific Tort laws, (conduct that harms other people or their property.) Drugs in sport is an ongoing issue for Law, there is the constant

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    Contract clauses can cover many facets of commercial and business interests; whether it be government or civilian and can take on various forms. Contract clauses are enforceable under federal and state laws as well as any other part of a contract. Out of all the general clauses confined in Government contracts, the Change Clause would seem to be the most important. It stands in the focus of the contractual arrangement with other clauses denoting to and borrowing its basic practice as some usual way

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    Contracts Exam Question (with sample answers) Question 1 H. Bigbus (B hereafter) operates a construction supply business in Harrisburg. B specializes in supplying difficult-to-locate plumbing and light fixtures for contractors who do remodeling work. B sent the following letter to five contractors in the Harrisburg region: OFFER TO THE TRADE We have cornered the market for a source of brass "Orient Express" wall hanging light fixtures. We know (and we're sure that you do, too) that these fixtures

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    a permit that did not meet minimum standards. No refusal notice was issued from the State, but the request was also not filled1,2. In Response the City of Casper revealed that the requested documents, even though they were clearly covered by the Law, had been destroyed3,4. It is clear that C Langston and the City were the party with control over the evidence and they had a legal obligation to preserve it at the time it was destroyed; the party that destroyed the evidence had a sufficiently culpable

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