Nature of a contract：練習問題

In the Law of Contract, which of the following is generally considered an invitation to treat rather than a formal offer?

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the doctrine of promissory estoppel as established in Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd (1947)?

Define the term consideration in contract law and state the general rule regarding its sufficiency versus its adequacy.

Analyze the requirements for a successful defense of promissory estoppel when a party attempts to enforce a promise made without fresh consideration.

(a) Distinguish between an offer and an invitation to treat in the context of contract formation.
(b) Using relevant case law such as Fisher v Bell or Partridge v Crittenden, explain how the courts typically categorize the display of goods in a shop window and the advertisement of goods in a newspaper.

Analyze the legal capacity of a minor to enter into a contract. In your answer, you should:
(a) Explain the requirements for a contract for necessaries and a beneficial contract of service to be binding on a minor.
(b) Discuss the remedies available under Section 3 of the Minors' Contracts Act 1987 where a contract with a minor is found to be unenforceable.