Exam 4: Contract Law and the Hospitality Industry

The Namberry Hotel had a minimum two-nights stay during the summer weekends. This arrangement was announced in all its advertisements and explained to all who inquired about reservations. Sam made a two-night reservation and paid in advance. After spending one night at the hotel, he decided to leave. True or false: Sam is entitled to a return of his advance payment for the second night.

(True/False)

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Question 21

Pain and suffering is recoverable in a breach of contract lawsuit.

(True/False)

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Question 22

A contract made by a person who lacks contractual capacity is void.

(True/False)

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Question 23

Mutuality is established by an offer and an ____________________.

(Short Answer)

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Question 24

Which of the following is not covered by the statute of frauds?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

_________________________, one of the essential elements for a contract, means that the parties have truly agreed to the terms.

(Short Answer)

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Question 26

In contract terms, how would you describe the following: "If the price is right, I will consider selling the chandelier in the lobby"?

(Short Answer)

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Question 27

Which of the following is not an essential element of a contract?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

A representative from the National Association of Freelance Writers (NAFW) contracted with a hotel for convention services. After the contract was signed, the hotel orally agreed to include light hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party without additional charge. True or false: The agreement for hors d'oeuvres is enforceable by the NAFW.

(True/False)

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Question 29

The following is an offer: "We have the following rooms available at the following prices: those with ocean views are $135 per night; those without an ocean view are $112; those in the adjoining building are $98."

(True/False)

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Question 30

Which of the following has contractual capacity?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 31

A guest with a one-night guaranteed reservation at a hotel did not show. The hotel was not able to rent the room to someone else. For which of the following is the guest liable to the hotel?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

Andrea had reservations at a hotel but, because it overbooked, she was forced to stay elsewhere. The only hotel in town with vacancies was more expensive. Rather than return home, Andrea took a room in that hotel. For which of the following is the first hotel liable to reimburse Andrea?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

____________________ is a favorable reputation producing an expectation of future business.

(Short Answer)

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Question 34

Matt contracted to purchase a computer at age 16. Until when can he disaffirm the contract?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

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Pain and suffering is recoverable in a breach of contract lawsuit.

A contract made by a person who lacks contractual capacity is void.

Mutuality is established by an offer and an ____________________.

Which of the following is not covered by the statute of frauds?

_________________________, one of the essential elements for a contract, means that the parties have truly agreed to the terms.

In contract terms, how would you describe the following: "If the price is right, I will consider selling the chandelier in the lobby"?

Which of the following is not an essential element of a contract?

The following is an offer: "We have the following rooms available at the following prices: those with ocean views are $135 per night; those without an ocean view are $112; those in the adjoining building are $98."

Which of the following has contractual capacity?

A guest with a one-night guaranteed reservation at a hotel did not show. The hotel was not able to rent the room to someone else. For which of the following is the guest liable to the hotel?

Andrea had reservations at a hotel but, because it overbooked, she was forced to stay elsewhere. The only hotel in town with vacancies was more expensive. Rather than return home, Andrea took a room in that hotel. For which of the following is the first hotel liable to reimburse Andrea?

____________________ is a favorable reputation producing an expectation of future business.

Matt contracted to purchase a computer at age 16. Until when can he disaffirm the contract?

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