- •Inna frolova. English law for Students of English
- •7 Contract Law
- •1. Types of contract
- •3. Now read the text and answer the questions that follow.
- •3. Text 1 comprehension questions.
- •4. True-false statements
- •5. Elements of a contract 1 Law
- •6. Definitions Language use
- •7. Collocations with 'contract'
- •8. Elements of a contract Speaking
- •9. 'To force' or 'to enforce'?
- •10. 'Offeror - offeree'
- •13. Elements of a contract Law
- •14. Common collocations
- •16. 'Damage' or 'damages'? (Revision)
7. Collocations with 'contract'
The noun 'contract' can collocate with any of the verbs below. Choose two verbs from each column and write six sentences to illustrate the meaning of these collocations.
to sign a contract to enforce to break / breach
to enter into to recognise to avoid
to make to interpret to cancel
to conclude to uphold to set aside
to be bound by to repudiate
8. Elements of a contract Speaking
Use Figure 7.1 to talk about the main elements of a contract. Begin the explanation of each element with a definition. Think how to link each prompt with the next. For example, you can say something like this: 'There are three points to remember about offers. First of all ... Secondly ... And finally ... '
E L E M E N T S O F A C O N T R A C T
FORM - generally not important - must be in writing: sale of land, leases of 3 years or more; insurance; loan and hire purchase; to buy shares, etc |
OFFER - advert not offer but invitation to treat - can be made to person, group, whole world - if accepted, cannot be withdrawn
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NO VITIATING FACTORS - illegality - mistake - misrepresentation - duress - undue influence
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ACCEPTANCE - mirror image rule - must be communicated to offeror - by telex - when received - by post - when sent - offeree must know of its existence |
CERTAINTY OF TERMS not vague or incomplete
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CONSIDERATION - must have econ. value - need not be adequate - must be two-way, not gift - must not be in the past - must not be existing obligation - rights of third parties
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LEGAL INTENT - contract must have legal consequences, not joke - business agreements - gaming and wagering contracts - domestic and social agreement
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CAPACITY - persons of 18 and over - of sound mind - minors: contracts for necessaries, employment or training valid - void and voidable contracts with minors - contracts with mentally disordered and drunk |
Figure
7.1 - Elements of a Contract