Performance of Contracts
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Which of the following is a condition precedent to the performance of a contract?
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A promise to perform
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An offer to perform
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A request for performance
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A breach of contract
A condition precedent is an event that must occur before a party is required to perform their obligations under a contract. An offer to perform is a communication by one party to the other party that they are ready, willing, and able to perform their obligations under the contract.
What is the difference between substantial performance and perfect performance?
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Substantial performance is when a party performs all of their obligations under a contract, while perfect performance is when a party performs their obligations exactly as agreed.
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Substantial performance is when a party performs most of their obligations under a contract, while perfect performance is when a party performs all of their obligations.
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Substantial performance is when a party performs their obligations in a way that is satisfactory to the other party, while perfect performance is when a party performs their obligations exactly as agreed.
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Substantial performance is when a party performs their obligations in a way that is commercially reasonable, while perfect performance is when a party performs their obligations exactly as agreed.
Substantial performance is a legal doctrine that allows a party to recover damages for breach of contract even if they have not fully performed their own obligations. Perfect performance is when a party performs all of their obligations under a contract exactly as agreed.
What is the doctrine of anticipatory breach?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract before the other party has breached it.
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A doctrine that allows a party to recover damages for breach of contract even if they have not fully performed their own obligations.
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A doctrine that allows a party to rescind a contract if they have been induced to enter into it by fraud or misrepresentation.
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A doctrine that allows a party to modify a contract without the consent of the other party.
The doctrine of anticipatory breach allows a party to terminate a contract before the other party has breached it if the other party has made it clear that they will not perform their obligations under the contract.
What is the difference between an excuse and a defense to performance?
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An excuse is a reason why a party cannot perform their obligations under a contract, while a defense is a reason why a party is not liable for breach of contract.
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An excuse is a reason why a party cannot perform their obligations under a contract, while a defense is a reason why a party is not required to perform their obligations under a contract.
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An excuse is a reason why a party is not liable for breach of contract, while a defense is a reason why a party is not required to perform their obligations under a contract.
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An excuse is a reason why a party is not liable for breach of contract, while a defense is a reason why a party cannot perform their obligations under a contract.
An excuse is a reason why a party cannot perform their obligations under a contract, such as impossibility, frustration of purpose, or impracticability. A defense is a reason why a party is not liable for breach of contract, such as the statute of limitations, accord and satisfaction, or release.
What is the difference between a material breach and a minor breach?
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A material breach is a breach that goes to the heart of the contract, while a minor breach is a breach that does not go to the heart of the contract.
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A material breach is a breach that causes significant harm to the non-breaching party, while a minor breach is a breach that causes only minor harm to the non-breaching party.
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A material breach is a breach that makes it impossible for the non-breaching party to perform their obligations under the contract, while a minor breach is a breach that does not make it impossible for the non-breaching party to perform their obligations under the contract.
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A material breach is a breach that gives the non-breaching party the right to terminate the contract, while a minor breach does not give the non-breaching party the right to terminate the contract.
A material breach is a breach that goes to the heart of the contract and makes it impossible for the non-breaching party to perform their obligations under the contract. A minor breach is a breach that does not go to the heart of the contract and does not make it impossible for the non-breaching party to perform their obligations under the contract.
What are the remedies for breach of contract?
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Damages, specific performance, and rescission
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Damages, injunction, and restitution
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Damages, specific performance, and restitution
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Damages, injunction, and rescission
The remedies for breach of contract are damages, specific performance, and rescission. Damages are a monetary award that compensates the non-breaching party for the losses they have suffered as a result of the breach. Specific performance is a court order that requires the breaching party to perform the obligations that they have breached. Rescission is a court order that cancels the contract and restores the parties to the positions they were in before the contract was entered into.
What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract?
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4 years
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6 years
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8 years
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10 years
The statute of limitations for breach of contract is 6 years in most jurisdictions. This means that a party has 6 years from the date of the breach to file a lawsuit for damages.
What is the difference between a liquidated damages clause and a penalty clause?
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A liquidated damages clause is a provision in a contract that specifies the amount of damages that will be paid in the event of a breach, while a penalty clause is a provision in a contract that specifies a sum of money that will be paid in the event of a breach.
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A liquidated damages clause is a provision in a contract that specifies the amount of damages that will be paid in the event of a breach, while a penalty clause is a provision in a contract that specifies a sum of money that will be paid in the event of a breach, regardless of the actual damages suffered.
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A liquidated damages clause is a provision in a contract that specifies the amount of damages that will be paid in the event of a breach, while a penalty clause is a provision in a contract that specifies a sum of money that will be paid in the event of a breach, regardless of the actual damages suffered, and is unenforceable.
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A liquidated damages clause is a provision in a contract that specifies the amount of damages that will be paid in the event of a breach, while a penalty clause is a provision in a contract that specifies a sum of money that will be paid in the event of a breach, regardless of the actual damages suffered, and is enforceable.
A liquidated damages clause is a provision in a contract that specifies the amount of damages that will be paid in the event of a breach. A penalty clause is a provision in a contract that specifies a sum of money that will be paid in the event of a breach, regardless of the actual damages suffered. Penalty clauses are generally unenforceable.
What is the doctrine of frustration of purpose?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of frustration of purpose allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it impossible or impracticable to achieve the purpose of the contract.
What is the doctrine of impossibility?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of impossibility allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it impossible or impracticable to perform the contract.
What is the doctrine of impracticability?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impracticable.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of impracticability allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impracticable. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it extremely difficult or expensive to perform the contract.
What is the doctrine of commercial impracticability?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become commercially impracticable.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of commercial impracticability allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become commercially impracticable. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it extremely difficult or expensive to perform the contract, and the party cannot reasonably be expected to continue performing the contract.
What is the doctrine of frustration of purpose?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of frustration of purpose allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it impossible or impracticable to achieve the purpose of the contract.
What is the doctrine of impossibility?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of impossibility allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impossible. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it impossible or impracticable to perform the contract.
What is the doctrine of impracticability?
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impracticable.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the purpose of the contract has been frustrated.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the other party has breached the contract.
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A doctrine that allows a party to terminate a contract if the contract is illegal.
The doctrine of impracticability allows a party to terminate a contract if the performance of the contract has become impracticable. This can occur when an event occurs that makes it extremely difficult or expensive to perform the contract.