Main Assignment

Word Limit 2000 words

Instructions Answer all questions

All answers must be typed and references to appropriate cases used where necessary

Question 1

List and explain briefly each of the components required to demonstrate that a binding contract exists.

Question 2

Does a contract have to be in writing to be binding? In your answer explain whether this is the case, and further whether it is a good idea to put an agreement in writing.

Question 3

What is a formal contract? Explain the ‘formalities' of such a contract and give two examples.

Question 4

A group of friends meet for a regular drink at a hotel every Friday night. Each contributes $2 towards a group lottery ticket, which is drawn over the weekend by Lotto company. One of the group is given the role of actually buying the syndicate ticket.

When in fact a winning ticket is drawn for the group the purchaser of the ticket claims the arrangement is purely social and there is no arrangement whereby he needs to share the prize. Analyse this issue in terms of contract law.

Question 6

Why is it important under law to distinguish between a party who is an agent for a principal, from that of an independent contractor? In your answer explain the legal implications of each relationship.