GDL Contract Law Revision Notes 2026 |
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Question 1
According to Professor Treitel, an offer is defined as:
A) "An expression of willingness to contract on certain terms, made
with the intention that it shall become binding as soon as it is accepted
by the person to whom it is addressed."
B) "A promise in return for an act"
C) "A final and unqualified expression of assent"
D) "A mere invitation to treat"
Question 2
Which case established that an advertisement can constitute an offer to the
world?
A) Partridge v Crittenden
B) Carill v Carbolic Smoke Co
C) Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists
D) Hyde v Wrench
Question 3
In which case did the court hold that a request for information does not
reject an offer?
A) Hyde v Wrench
B) Stevenson Jacques & Co v McLean
C) Routledge v Grant
D) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
,Question 4
Which of the following is an invitation to treat rather than an offer?
A) An advertisement of a reward
B) Goods on display in a self-service store
C) A unilateral offer to the world
D) A promise to keep an offer open for a specified time
Question 5
The rule that acceptance by post is complete upon posting was established
in which case?
A) Adams v Lindsell
B) Household Fire and Carriage Accident Insurance Co v Grant
C) Entores Ltd v Miles Far East Corp
D) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a valid method of terminating an offer?
A) Revocation
B) Rejection by the offeree
C) Lapse of time
D) Counter-offer that is subsequently withdrawn
Question 7
In which case did the court hold that a counter-offer impliedly rejects the
original offer?
A) Hyde v Wrench
B) Stevenson Jacques & Co v McLean
C) Routledge v Grant
D) Dickinson v Dodds
Question 8
For revocation of an offer to be effective, it must be:
, A) Posted by the offeror
B) Communicated to the offeree
C) Received by a reliable third party
D) Confirmed in writing
Question 9
The principle that a revocation communicated by a reliable third party can
be effective was established in:
A) Routledge v Grant
B) Dickinson v Dodds
C) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
D) Shuey v United States
Question 10
In the "battle of the forms," which set of terms will typically prevail?
A) The first set of terms sent
B) The last set of terms sent before performance begins
C) The terms of the offeror regardless of counter-offers
D) The terms implied by statute
Question 11
In which case did the court hold that an offeror cannot impose a contract
by stipulating that silence will amount to acceptance?
A) Adams v Lindsell
B) Felthouse v Bindley
C) Brogden v Metropolitan Railway Co
D) Butler Machine Tool Co Ltd v Ex-Cell-O Corp
Question 12
The postal rule applies only to:
A) Revocations
B) Counter-offers
Distinction-Level Complete Study Guide, Case
Law Summaries & Exam-Ready Answers
Question 1
According to Professor Treitel, an offer is defined as:
A) "An expression of willingness to contract on certain terms, made
with the intention that it shall become binding as soon as it is accepted
by the person to whom it is addressed."
B) "A promise in return for an act"
C) "A final and unqualified expression of assent"
D) "A mere invitation to treat"
Question 2
Which case established that an advertisement can constitute an offer to the
world?
A) Partridge v Crittenden
B) Carill v Carbolic Smoke Co
C) Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists
D) Hyde v Wrench
Question 3
In which case did the court hold that a request for information does not
reject an offer?
A) Hyde v Wrench
B) Stevenson Jacques & Co v McLean
C) Routledge v Grant
D) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
,Question 4
Which of the following is an invitation to treat rather than an offer?
A) An advertisement of a reward
B) Goods on display in a self-service store
C) A unilateral offer to the world
D) A promise to keep an offer open for a specified time
Question 5
The rule that acceptance by post is complete upon posting was established
in which case?
A) Adams v Lindsell
B) Household Fire and Carriage Accident Insurance Co v Grant
C) Entores Ltd v Miles Far East Corp
D) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a valid method of terminating an offer?
A) Revocation
B) Rejection by the offeree
C) Lapse of time
D) Counter-offer that is subsequently withdrawn
Question 7
In which case did the court hold that a counter-offer impliedly rejects the
original offer?
A) Hyde v Wrench
B) Stevenson Jacques & Co v McLean
C) Routledge v Grant
D) Dickinson v Dodds
Question 8
For revocation of an offer to be effective, it must be:
, A) Posted by the offeror
B) Communicated to the offeree
C) Received by a reliable third party
D) Confirmed in writing
Question 9
The principle that a revocation communicated by a reliable third party can
be effective was established in:
A) Routledge v Grant
B) Dickinson v Dodds
C) Byrne & Co v Van Tienhoven
D) Shuey v United States
Question 10
In the "battle of the forms," which set of terms will typically prevail?
A) The first set of terms sent
B) The last set of terms sent before performance begins
C) The terms of the offeror regardless of counter-offers
D) The terms implied by statute
Question 11
In which case did the court hold that an offeror cannot impose a contract
by stipulating that silence will amount to acceptance?
A) Adams v Lindsell
B) Felthouse v Bindley
C) Brogden v Metropolitan Railway Co
D) Butler Machine Tool Co Ltd v Ex-Cell-O Corp
Question 12
The postal rule applies only to:
A) Revocations
B) Counter-offers
