Pearson Edexcel International A Level · Law (YLA1)

Validity and discharge of contracts: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Validity and discharge of contracts.

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Question 1

1 mark

In a case involving trespass to land, what is the standard outcome regarding the requirement of damage?

Question 2

1 mark

Under the Defamation Act 2013, what is the required statutory outcome regarding the 'serious harm' test for a body that trades for profit to bring a successful claim?

Question 3

1 mark

Under the Human Rights Act 1998, if the European Court of Human Rights finds a violation of a Convention right, what is the required outcome for the UK government regarding the specific domestic law involved?

Question 4

1 mark

In the application of contract law principles, what is the outcome if a contract is found to be void for mistake?

Question 5

1 mark

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, if a consumer purchases a digital camera that is found to be faulty within 14 days of purchase, what is the primary statutory outcome provided to the consumer?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the meaning and purpose of the concept of stare decisis within the English court hierarchy?

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Question 7

2 marks

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, what is the statutory outcome for a consumer if a trader fails to perform a service within a reasonable time as required by Section 52?

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Question 8

4 marks

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, specific outcomes in dispute resolution are mandated for faulty goods.

(a) According to Section 20, what is the 'short-term right to reject' and within what timeframe must it usually be exercised?
(b) If a consumer chooses to keep the goods, describe the two secondary remedies available under Section 23 of the Act.

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Question 9

6 marks

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides various methods for resolving civil cases outside of the court system.

(a) Distinguish between the roles of a third party in Mediation and Arbitration, specifically addressing whether their decisions are binding.
(b) Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage of using ADR compared to traditional court litigation.

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