Contracts on behalf of the principal


Question 1. If a time for performance is not stated in the contract, then the contract must be performed immediately.

  • True
  • False

Question 2. The type of agency created when one person is falsely represented to be an agent when no such agency relationship exists, is known as:

  • Agency by estoppel
  • Agency by operation of law
  • The equal dignities rule
  • Sovereign immunity

Question 3. Which of the following is one of the two questions that must be answered in order to apply the doctrine of respondeat superior?

  • Is the alleged tortfeasor engaged in an extremely dangerous activity?
  • Is the alleged tortfeasor a servant or an alter ego?
  • Is the alleged tortfeasor a servant or independent contractor?
  • Is the alleged tortfeasor an agent or a servant?

Question 4. An anticipatory breach occurs when a party to a contract expresses or clearly implies an intention not to perform to contract after being required to act.

  • True
  • False

Question 5. Which of the following are equitable remedies?

  • Monetary damages
  • Specific performance
  • Specific performance and injunctive relief
  • Monetary damages, specific performance, and injunctive relief

Question 6. In which of the following situations may an agent legally appoint a subagent?

  • When the case involves coagents
  • When the appointment is implied from the nature of the employment
  • When the situation involves a nondelegable duty
  • When the coagent demands such an appointment

Question 7. When an assignment occurs, the assignee assumes the contractual obligations previously held by the assignor.

  • True
  • False

Question 8. A person given broad authority to conduct the bulk of a principal's business is called a:

  • Master
  • Borrowed servant
  • Croprietor
  • General agent

Question 9. An agent may terminate an agency relationship by revocation.

  • True
  • False

Question 10. List the ways an agency can be created.

Question 11. What person may be appointed an agent under a power of attorney?

  • Anyone
  • Anyone who can lawfully contract in his or her own name
  • An attorney only
  • Anyone who is approved by the court

Question 12. A substantial or legally sufficient reason for doing something is known as ____.

  • Revocation
  • Renunciation
  • Commingling
  • Good cause

Question 13. An agency is always:

  • Contractual
  • Gratuitous
  • Consensual
  • Binding

Question 14. An agent does not have the authority to represent the principal.

  • True
  • False

Question 15. A statue that provides for a time limitation for legal action (suits) to be filed, are known as ________.

  • Statute of Time Limits
  • Statute of Limits
  • Statute of Limitations
  • Limited Statues

Question 16. A transfer of a contract duty is a(n):

  • Novation
  • Assignment
  • Warranty
  • Delegation

17. When an agent is appointed by the principal to negotiate and enter into contracts on behalf of the principal, is known as:

  • Contractual Liability
  • Contractual Responsibility
  • Tort Liability
  • Criminal Liability

18. A warranty is a promise, statement, or other representation of certain qualities.

  • True
  • False

Question 19. An individual who is affected by a contract but who does not receive any benefits from it is known as a third party.

  • True
  • False

Question 20. Express authority may never be indicated by conduct.

  • True
  • False

Question 21. A transfer of a contract right is called a(n):

  • Delegation
  • Transfer
  • Assignment
  • Beneficiary

Question 22. The agent's duty of loyalty means that the agent cannot act ____.

  • For two principals
  • For more than one year for the same principal
  • For two principals in the same transaction
  • For an undisclosed principal

Question 23. The range of activities authorized by the pricipal to the agent is known as the _______.

  • Scope of authority
  • Scope of responsibility
  • Statement of work
  • Scope of work

Question 24. Authority granted to an agent may be express, implied, apparent, or known.

  • True
  • False

Question 25. An agency coupled with an interest may not be revoked without the consent of all the parties.

  • True
  • False

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