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This document provides four questions related to contract law. Question 1 asks to discuss the difference between agreements and contracts, explaining the essential elements of a valid contract. Question 2 asks to define what constitutes a valid offer under contract law. Question 3 provides three short scenarios related to offers, acceptance and damages and asks to determine if damages can be recovered in each case. Question 4 asks to explain the concept of capacity to contract, specifically regarding rules for minors, and provide a brief note on relevant cases.

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This document provides four questions related to contract law. Question 1 asks to discuss the difference between agreements and contracts, explaining the essential elements of a valid contract. Question 2 asks to define what constitutes a valid offer under contract law. Question 3 provides three short scenarios related to offers, acceptance and damages and asks to determine if damages can be recovered in each case. Question 4 asks to explain the concept of capacity to contract, specifically regarding rules for minors, and provide a brief note on relevant cases.

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Answer any one of the questions 1 and 2. Question number three and four is compulsory.

1.”All agreements are not contracts but all contracts are agreements.” Discuss the statement
explaining the essential elements of a valid contract.

2.What is an “offer”? When is it complete? State the rules of a valid offer.


{15 marks}
3. Attempt the following problems, giving reasons:-

A] Over a cup of coffee in a restaurant, A invites B to a dinner at his house on a Sunday.


     B hires  a taxi and reaches A’s house at the appointed time, but A fails to perform his promise.
      Can B recover any damages from A? {5 marks}

B] M mows L’s lawn without being asked by L to do so.


      L watches M do the work but does not attempt to stop him.
      Is L bound to pay any charges to M? {5 marks}

C} P applied for the principal’s post  of a local college, and the Governing Body passed a resolution
appointing him.
     After the meeting, a member of the Governing Body privately informed him of the resolution.
     The resolution was subsequently rescinded. P claims damages. Will he succeed? {5 marks}

4. What is meant by capacity to contract with special emphasis on rules relating to minors contract?
Give a brief note on the relevant cases. {10 marks}

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