COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 FULL ANSWERS
REVIEW GRADED A+
◉ Apparent Authority. Answer: The principal may have behaved in a
way or made statements that caused the third person to believe that
the agent has the authority. The authority over and above the
expressed authority. Example: When an agent says they are
nationwide. They are taking on the authority that they can write a
bond anywhere in the nation. Even though there are states that don't
allow Bail. And may be the company does not have an agent
everywhere.
◉ Elements of a legal contract. Answer: 1. Agreement
2. Consideration
3. Competent Parties
4. Legal Purpose
◉ 2 parts of the agreement element of a contract. Answer: A) Offer:
A contractual promise to do something
B) Acceptance: The assent by the person TO whom the offer is made
, ◉ What is the Consideration element of a contract. Answer:
Something of value given to make the promises of the contract
enforceable.
◉ What is the Competent Parties element of a contract. Answer: 1.
Having legal capacity
2. Capable; qualified to perform a specific act
◉ What is Legal Purpose element of a contract. Answer: A contract
must be for a lawful purpose to be enforceable. A bail bond contract
is for a legal purpose. A contract on a person's life or to do
something that is not legal is unenforceable.
◉ What are restricted parties under "Competent Parties". Answer:
A) Minors
B) Insane or mentally deficient individuals
C) Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs
D) Individuals who can't understand the terms of the contract (i.e.
illiterate or language barrier)
◉ What are the classifications of a contract. Answer: 1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Unilateral