1. Indian Contract Act, 1872 - General Principles & Amendments

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1. 1.

   What is an offer in contract law?

   Hint

   Think about what you do when trying to sell something.

2. 2.

   Define 'consideration' in a contract.

   Hint

   What do both parties gain from the contract?

3. 3.

   What is the definition of an offer?

   • A legal threat
   • A proposal for a contract
   • A statement of intention

   Hint

   Think about what you would do when proposing something.

4. 4.

   True or False: A contract without consideration is enforceable.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the value exchanged requirement.

5. 5.

   John promises to give Mary his car if she cleans his house. Mary cleans the house, but John refuses to hand over the car. Is there a valid contract?

   Hint

   Consider the exchange of value in this scenario.

6. 6.

   Sarah signed a contract without understanding the terms due to coercion from her employer. What type of contract does this represent, and what can Sarah do?

   Hint

   Recall the definition of consent and its defects.