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Which of the following is an example of the literal rule?

1Where the judge tries to understand what is the mischief Parliament were trying to solve when they came up with this law

2Where the judge gives his own interpretation to the word/s which he does not understand

3Where the judge gives a strict interpretation to the word/s which are not clear

4Where the judge tries to find out the purpose of the law

Which of the following are punishment under civil law?

1Damages

2Fine

3Caning

4Community Service

Ali goes to Jaya Grocer to buy some groceries. He takes a trolley and puts some items into it. Which one of the following statements is correct?

1From Law of Contract point of view, nothing was created the moment the items were put into the trolley

2A contract was formed the moment Ali put the items into the trolley

3Items displayed in Jaya Grocer are an offer

4Items which were put in the trolley were an invitation to treat

Ahmad made an offer to sell his car to Ah Chong RM5000 by sending him an email. The email ended up in Ah Chong's spam folder. Ah Chong was unaware of this offer. Yesterday, Ah Chong told Ahmad that he wants to buy this car for RM5000.

1There is contract between Ahmad and Ah Chong

2Since Ah Chong was unaware of Ahmad's email, the offer was not communicated to Ah Chong

3Ahmad's email was an invitation to treat

4A contract was formed when Ah Chong told Ahmad that he wants to buy his car for RM5000

On Monday, Muthu wrote a letter offering to sell his car to Sam for RM10,000. On Tuesday, Muthu wrote a letter to Sam revoking the offer which he made earlier. On Wednesday, Sam wrote a letter accepting Muthu's offer. On Thursday, Muthu's letter of revocation was received by Sam. On Friday, Sam's letter of acceptance was received by Muthu.

1The offer was revoked on Tuesday the moment Muthu sent the letter revoking the offer

2The contract was created on Wednesday the moment Sam posted the letter accepting the offer

3The offer was accepted on Friday when Muthu received the letter

4There is no contract between Muthu and Sam

What does the law of contract say about a situation where someone is unaware of the offer?

1The offer can still be accepted

2The offer can still be accepted provided offeree communicates his acceptance personally

3The offer is revoked

4The offer cannot be accepted

Sunil issued an invitation requesting tenders for a contract for the supply of cement. Babu responded to Sunil's tender with his (Babu's) terms.

Which of the following statements is correct?

1Sunil made an invitation to treat and Babu made an offer

2Sunil made an offer and Babu made a conditional offer

3Sunil made an offer and Babu accepted the offer

4Sunil made an offer and Babu made a conditional acceptance

Ah Tan wrote a letter to Jim offering to sell a painting to Jim for RM1 million. Jim replied that he was willing to buy the painting if the price was reduced to RM800,000.

Which of the following describes Jim's reply?

1A conditional counter-offer

2A counter-offer

3A conditional acceptance

4An acceptance

Ali paints his friend's house voluntarily first. Later, his friend promises to give him RM500. What type of consideration is this?

1Adequate

2Executory

3Past

4Executed

Ah Chong books a train ticket today for a trip to Ipoh next week. What type of consideration is this?

1Executed

2Past

3Executory

4Adequate

Sam buys a pen from 7-11 for RM2. What type of consideration is this?

1Executed

2Adequate

3Executory

4Past

John buys a house from Steven for RM1 million. His wife pays for it. Which principle says that this contract is valid?

1Doctrine of privity of contract

2Equity

3Consideration need not be adequate but must be sufficient

4Consideration need not move from the promisee

Ali buys a laptop which is valued at RM1000 for only RM100 from Sam. Which principle says that this contract is valid?

1Consideration need not move from the promisee

2Equity

3Doctrine of privity of contract

4Consideration need not be adequate but must be sufficient

Under civil law, the moment a cause of action arises, action must be brought within how many years

8

7

5

6

If a debt is statute barred, the defendant may be bound to return back the money if

1He promises orally

2He creates a deed

3He promises in writing and signs the document

4He promises in writing

What does s26 Contracts Act 1950 say?

1Contract without consideration is void

2Contract without consideration is voidable

3Contract without consideration is valid

4Contract without consideration is unenforceable

What is the position of registering a contract under s26(a) Contracts Act 1950?

1It is compulsory

2Only if necessary

3Not necessary

4Up to the parties

In the context of the law of contract, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

1A counter-offer always terminates the original offer

2Consideration must be not inadequate

3An acceptance must be unconditional

4Offer can be made orally, in writing or by conduct

In relation to contract law, which of the following statements about consideration is true?

1It must not be inadequate

2It must not come from a third party to the contract

3It must not be insufficient

4It must not be past

In the context of contract law, what is the meaning of consideration?

1The amount of money paid by a contracting party to the other

2The value of services performed under a contract

3The price paid by one party to a contract in return for the other's promise

4What to consider in a contract

In relation to the law of contract, which of the following statements about consideration is correct?

1It must be executory

2It must be adequate

3It must be sufficient

4It must be past

What are the problems in the traditional way of litigation?

1Time consuming

2Too confusing

3Impartial judges

4Decision not enforceable

What are the advantages of negotiations?

1Cheap

2The decision can be appealed

3Involves judges

4Chances of an outcome is very high

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tribunal?

1It is very expensive

2Decision cannot be appealed

3There are tribunals in every area of law

4It is a specialized court

Which of the following correctly states the main difference between arbitration and litigation?

1Unlike the traditional courts, arbitration is subject to the strict law of evidence

2It is cheaper to settle the dispute through arbitration

3Only minor cases are heard in arbitration unlike the traditional courts

4Arbitration is preferred in cases involving large companies because they do not want any publicity that may arise from the case

What is the purpose of statutory interpretation?

1To help judges interpret what the witness is saying

2To help lawyers interpret the law

3To help judges interpret a legislation

4To help judges make decisions

When the judges decides to give his own interpretation of the law, which rule of interpretation is he using?

1Mischief rule

2Silver rule

3Golden rule

4Literal rule