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Discharge of a contract

Question 1 of 7

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Bilateral discharge is where both parties agree not to enforce their rights under the contract

Select one of the following:

  • True

  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

1

Can a contract be discharged by performance of the obligations under the contract?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

1

Which one of the following is not a recognised manner of performance?

Select one of the following:

  • Strict performance

  • Partial performance

  • Measured performance

  • Substantial performance

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

1

Will partial performance discharge the contract?

Select one of the following:

  • No

  • Always

  • Only if accepted by the other party

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

1

What is frustration?

Select one of the following:

  • Where the contract becomes difficult to perform

  • Where the contract is impossible to perform without fault on either party

  • Where the contract is impossible to perform right now however the circumstances are temporary

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

1

What is breach of contract?

Select one of the following:

  • Where one party fails to perform all or part of their obligations

  • Where both parties complete their obligations

  • Where both parties agree not to continue

Explanation

Question 7 of 7

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What was the decision in Cutter v Powell?

Select one of the following:

  • The widow could claim her dead husbands wages

  • The widow could not claim her dead husbands wages

Explanation