Exam 10: Nature and Terminology

A void contract is enforceable if it is in writing.

Mia, a physician, renders aid to Noel, who is injured and unconscious. Mia can recover the cost of the aid from Noel

Adams Accounting Services and Best Products, Inc., enter into a con?tract. Terms in the contract that are the subject of separate negotiation are considered subordinate to

One of the elements of a valid contract is a fair price.

A party who confers a benefit on someone else unnecessarily can recover the cost under the principle of quasi contract.

Jill promises to buy Kent's handheld game-player for $75. Kent is

Laura and Mike enter into what Laura later claims is a contract. In de?cid?ing whether a valid contract was formed, a court will not look at

Phil enters into a contract with Quality Resorts, Inc., to work as a chef. Under the plain meaning rule, the meaning of this contract must be de?ter?mined by reference to

Curt promises to buy illegal copies of CDs and DVDs from Donna, who promises to deliver on May 1. These promises are most likely

Delia promises to buy a house from Edwin, who promises to vacate the prop?erty on July 1. If these promises are in writing, they are most likely

Contract law ensures that certain promises are legally binding.

On May 1, Faith, a real estate agent, and Grace, a commercial property owner, sign an agreement to find a buyer for Grace's office building. Under the terms, if a buyer makes a serious offer within sixty days, Grace must pay Faith's commission. Faith puts signs on the building, ads in real estate pamphlets and a local newspaper, and features the property in a "walking" tour on the Internet. On June 1, Grace tells Faith that she is canceling their arrangement. Ten days later, Grace closes a sale on the building without Faith's participation. Faith files a suit against Grace for the amount of her commission. In whose favor is the court most likely to rule and why?

An implied-in-fact contract is an actual contract.

Ed, a businessperson, is a friend of Fran, the owner of a candy store. Every day, Ed spends five minutes in Fran's candy store, looking at the candy and usually buying one or two candy bars. One afternoon, Ed goes into the store, looks at the candy, and picks up a $1 candy bar. Ed waves the candy at Fran without saying a word and walks out. Is there a con?tract? If so, how would it be classified in terms of formation, perform?ance, and enforceability?

Allen applies for a police officer's job with Bay City, which responds with a letter setting an appointment for a psychological exam. The letter does not state that it is "a conditional employment offer." Based on the court's reasoning in Case 10.1, Ardito v. City of Providence, this letter is

Ada mistakenly pays property taxes that should have been assessed against Bud. Ada can recover the amount from Bud in quantum meriut

A contract cannot be void if its purpose is legal.

Cory enters into a contract with Diane to act as her personal sports trainer. If they later dispute the meaning, and the contract contains un?clear terms, the rules of contract interpretation will give effect to

Lara applies for a firefighter's job with Metro City, which responds with a letter setting an appointment for a medical exam. The letter also states that it is "a conditional employment offer." Based on the court's reason?ing in Case 10.1, Ardito v. City of Providence, this letter is

Under the plain meaning rule, a court will enforce a contract, in which the writing is clear and unequivocal, according to its plain terms.