PVL3702
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: March 2026
QUESTION 1 (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
In terms of the will theory, consensus requires that the parties seriously intend to contract,
be of one mind regarding the material terms, and be aware that their minds have met.1 If a
material mistake excludes consensus, the contract is void ab initio.
In this scenario, both parties contracted on the basis that the merx was a genuine diamond
ring. After conclusion of the agreement, it was discovered that the ring was not a diamond at
all, but an imitation made of inferior artificial materials. The critical issue is whether
Raymond’s mistake relates to the nature of the subject matter (error in corpore) or merely to
a characteristic of the thing (error in substantia).
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: March 2026
QUESTION 1 (3 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
In terms of the will theory, consensus requires that the parties seriously intend to contract,
be of one mind regarding the material terms, and be aware that their minds have met.1 If a
material mistake excludes consensus, the contract is void ab initio.
In this scenario, both parties contracted on the basis that the merx was a genuine diamond
ring. After conclusion of the agreement, it was discovered that the ring was not a diamond at
all, but an imitation made of inferior artificial materials. The critical issue is whether
Raymond’s mistake relates to the nature of the subject matter (error in corpore) or merely to
a characteristic of the thing (error in substantia).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
