AQA A Level · Law 7162

Consumer Rights Act 2015: implied terms and consumer remedies: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following describes an innominate term in contract law?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the principle of economic duress in the law of contract?

Question 3

1 mark

In relation to discharge of a contract, how does the doctrine of anticipatory breach function when one party indicates they will not perform their obligations before the performance date?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the privity of contract doctrine in English law?

Question 5

1 mark

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, what is the 'short-term right to reject' period for goods that do not conform to the contract?

Question 6

2 marks

In the Law of Contract, what is the legal effect of a counter-offer on the original offer made by the offeror?

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Question 7

3 marks

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, identify the specific remedies available to a consumer when a trader breaches the implied term of performing a service with reasonable care and skill (Section 49).

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Question 8

6 marks

Critically analyze how the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 controls exclusion clauses in non-consumer contracts, specifically regarding the 'reasonableness test' under Section 11.

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Question 9

3 marks

In the Law of contract, the postal rule is a significant exception to the general requirements of communication.

(a) State the general rule for the communication of acceptance.
(b) Describe the requirements that must be met for the postal rule to apply to a contract.
(c) Explain one reason why the postal rule might not apply to a specific acceptance sent by mail.

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Question 10

5 marks

Sarah, a freelance graphic designer, enters into a contract with 'TechFlow Ltd' to design a brand identity for \(£2,000\). The contract includes a clause stating: 'TechFlow Ltd will not be liable for any financial losses caused by delays in project delivery, regardless of the cause.' Sarah completes the work, but TechFlow Ltd refuses to pay, claiming they suffered a loss of profit because Sarah delivered the files two days late due to a power outage.

(a) Explain the common law rules regarding the incorporation of exclusion clauses into a contract.
(b) Using the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, evaluate whether the clause used by TechFlow Ltd would be legally enforceable to prevent Sarah from claiming her fee.

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