Contract Law Study Guide

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Contract law involves understanding the requirements of an offer, such as intent, clear terms, and communication. Offers can be terminated by revocation, counteroffers, lapse of time, death, or illegality. Acceptance must be clear and communicated. Voluntary consent is invalidated by mistake, fraud, undue influence, or duress. Statements of opinion are not fraud unless by an expert. Valid contracts require agreement, consideration, capacity, and legality. Bilateral contracts involve mutual promises, while unilateral contracts involve a promise for performance. Parol evidence rule limits outside evidence in integrated contracts, with exceptions for ambiguity and fraud. Contracts against public policy are unenforceable. An unenforceable contract cannot be upheld in court.

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Ch * Requirements of an offer (intent, reasonably certain terms & communication) What constitutes a valid offer & what doesn’t – opinion, future intent, preliminary negotiations & advertisements Termination of offers – revocation, counteroffers, lapse of time, death of a party, destruction of the subject matter or subsequent illegality Acceptance of offers Voluntary consent is lacking if there is mistake, fraud, undue influence or duress Statements of opinion do not constitute fraud – expert exception The four requirements for forming a valid contract (agreement, consideration, capacity & legality)

Sure, I'd be glad to help! Here are some key points from Chapter *:

Requirements of an Offer:
- Intent: Must show serious intent to be bound by the offer.
- Reasonably Certain Terms: Terms must be clear enough for the parties to understand.
- Communication: Offer must be communicated to the offeree.

What Constitutes a Valid Offer:
- Valid Offer: Clear, definite, and communicated.
- Not Valid: Opinions, future intents, preliminary negotiations, and advertisements.

Termination of Offers:
- Revocation: Offeror withdraws the offer.
- Counteroffers: Offeree makes a new offer.
- Lapse of Time: Offer expires after a reasonable time.
- Death or Incapacity: If either party dies.
- Destruction or Illegality: Subject matter is destroyed or becomes illegal.

Acceptance of Offers:
- Must be unequivocal and communicated to the offeror.

Lack of Voluntary Consent:
- Mistake, Fraud, Undue Influence, Duress: These invalidate consent.

Statements of Opinion:
- Do not constitute fraud unless made by an expert.

Four Requirements for Forming a Valid Contract:
- Agreement: Offer and acceptance.
- Consideration: Something of value exchanged.
- Capacity: Legal ability to enter a contract.
- Legality: Purpose of the contract must be legal.
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can you ask me questions about them and i talk about what i know

Sure! Let's start with a question about the requirements of an offer:
What are the three essential elements that make an offer valid?

* requirements of an offer are intent, reasonably certain terms and communication

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It looks like you are studying for your business law class. It seems you have a good grasp on the topic already. Here's a question for you:
What are some scenarios where an offer can be terminated?

revocation counteroffers lapse of time death of a party destruction of the subject matter or subsequent illegality

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Great job! You're on the right track with your business law studies. Here are some questions for further practice:
*. What constitutes a valid offer and what doesn't?
*. Can you explain the concept of voluntary consent and when it might be lacking?
*. What are the four requirements for forming a valid contract?
Keep up the good work!

Statements of opinion do not constitute fraud – expert exception whhat does this mean

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Statements of opinion typically don't count as fraud because they are subjective and not factual. However, there is an exception when the statement is made by an expert. If an expert's opinion is relied upon and it turns out to be false, it can be considered fraudulent.
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Consideration elements – legally sufficient value and bargained-for exchange what does this mean

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Consideration in a contract means that both parties must exchange something of value.
- Legally Sufficient Value: The consideration must be something of real value, such as money, services, or a promise to perform.
- Bargained-for Exchange: Both parties must agree to the exchange and see it as a fair deal.
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Value- do what you have no duty to do (pay for merchandise), perform an act not obligated to do (mow my yard) or refrain from an action you have a right to do (forbearance) (value can be a promise what does this mean

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The phrase describes "consideration" in contract law. It means that for a contract to be valid, each party must provide something of value. This can be:
- Doing something you're not legally obligated to do (like paying for merchandise).
- Performing an act not required of you (like mowing someone's yard).
- Refraining from an action you have a right to do (like forbearance).
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how can i make this a note card to study

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Sure, here's how you can make a note card for your study:
Front:
*. Requirements of an Offer
- Intent
- Reasonably Certain Terms
- Communication
*. Termination of Offers
- Revocation
- Counteroffers
- Lapse of Time
- Death or Incapacity
- Destruction or Illegality
Back:
*. Acceptance of Offers
- Must be unequivocal and communicated to the offeror
*. Lack of Voluntary Consent
- Mistake
- Fraud
- Undue Influence
- Duress
*. Statements of Opinion
- Not fraud unless made by an expert
*. Four Requirements for Valid Contract
- Agreement
- Consideration
- Capacity
- Legality
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Bilateral and unilateral contracts

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Sure, here's a brief overview of bilateral and unilateral contracts that you can use for your studies:
Bilateral Contracts:
- Definition: A contract where both parties exchange promises to perform.
- Example: A promises to sell a car to B, and B promises to pay A $*,*.
Unilateral Contracts:
- Definition: A contract where one party makes a promise in exchange for the other party's performance.
- Example: A promises to pay B $* if B finds and returns A's lost dog.
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Parol evidence- integrated contract prohibits anything outside the * corners of the document. Exemptions (ambiguity to interpret) please explain

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Sure! Here are the key points on parol evidence and integrated contracts:
- Parol Evidence Rule: Prohibits introduction of outside evidence that contradicts or adds to the written terms of a fully integrated contract.
- Integrated Contract: A contract intended to be the complete and final agreement between the parties.
Exemptions:
- Ambiguity: If contract terms are ambiguous, outside evidence can be used to clarify.
- Fraud, Mistake, Duress: Evidence is allowed to show these issues.
- Subsequent Modifications: Evidence of changes made after the contract was signed is permissible.
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what does ambiguoity mea

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Ambiguity in the context of contract law means that the terms or language of a contract are unclear or open to more than one interpretation. If a contract is ambiguous, courts may allow outside evidence to clarify the meaning.
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Contracts contrary to public policy

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Contracts contrary to public policy are agreements that violate laws or societal norms and are therefore unenforceable. Examples include:
- Agreements involving illegal activities.
- Contracts that restrict someone’s right to marry.
- Contracts that encourage unlawful behavior.
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whats meant by unenforceable

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An unenforceable contract is one that, although valid when made, cannot be enforced in court due to some legal reason. This means that if one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract, the other party cannot seek legal remedies to enforce the agreement.
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