Question 1

Neil owned a violin that he wanted to sell and Linda wanted to purchase.Both parties thought the violin to be a rare Stradivarius violin.They agreed on a price of $200,000.Later,it was discovered that the violin was just an ordinary violin,the value of which was only $10,000.Linda sues to recover her money.Discuss whether Linda is entitled to the return of her money or any other remedies.Fully discuss the legal theories involved.

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Question 2

The case that involved two ships,both of which were named "Peerless," is:

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A)   Raffles v. Wichelhaus
B)   Konic International Corp. v. Spokane Computer Services,Inc.
C)   Wilson v. Western National Life Insurance Co.
D)   Lucy v. Zehmer
E)   Fisher v. Bell

Question 3

Martha was selling some land she owned in Florida to Mary.Martha told Mary that there was a golf course and swimming pool in the subdivision as part of the development,and that other improvements would be made soon.Martha knew that none of these improvements existed and none were planned.Mary believed Martha and bought the land for $100,000 when it was really only worth $20,000.Mary learns of the error and sues Martha for fraud.Which of the following statements best describes this situation?

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A)   Mary cannot recover because the misrepresentation was not of a material fact.
B)   Mary cannot recover because she can prove no damages.
C)   Mary can rescind the contract because this is an innocent misrepresentation,but Mary cannot collect damages.
D)   Mary can rescind or recover damages because this is clearly fraud.
E)   Either party can rescind because this is a case of mutual mistake.

Question 4

When only one party to a contract is mistaken about a material fact that is the subject matter of the contract,that party will not be permitted to rescind the contract.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Assuming that all the other elements of fraud are met,which of the following statements,if false,could be used to support a fraud claim?

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A)   "This house should be able to withstand any wind Chicago can dish out."
B)   "Before this house was redecorated,every room had very ugly wallpaper."
C)   "Within 10 years,this house will be worth twice the price I am asking for it."
D)   "The furnace was installed within the last five years."
E)   "These window treatments I installed will still be in style in 2005."

Question 6

Contracts involving fraud and misrepresentation are:

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A)   actionable only if in writing
B)   void
C)   valid
D)   voidable

Question 7

Generally,a unilateral mistake allows either party to rescind the contract if the other party knew or should have known that a mistake was made.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Silence is actionable misrepresentation anytime it relates to a material fact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true about misrepresentations of law?

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A)   A misrepresentation of law is usually not a basis to recover because both parties are assumed to know the law.
B)   A misrepresentation of law is treated as fraud in the inducement.
C)   When an expert in the law makes a misrepresentation of law to a less sophisticated party,the misrepresentation is not actionable because each party is presumed to make its own investigation of the applicable law.
D)   A misrepresentation of law is treated as a unilateral mistake.

Question 10

A preexisting relationship is a required element of a duress claim.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Betsy told David about some wonderful development property that she owned in Florida.She offered to let him have a significant profit if he would invest in her development.After providing her with several thousands of dollars,David later discovered that there was no investment property in Florida.He should be able to state a claim of:

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A)   Fraud in the Inducement
B)   Fraud in the Inception
C)   Fraud by Concealment
D)   Unilateral Mistake

Question 12

Undue influence is characterized by one party being put at a disadvantage in a contract due to:

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A)   a party taking advantage of superior knowledge about the subject matter in a contract
B)   a party taking advantage of economic advantage in a transaction
C)   a party taking advantage of it being less urgent for that party to reach an agreement
D)   a party taking advantage of a fiduciary relationship
E)   a party taking advantage of the other party's legal circumstances

Question 13

No special relationship between the parties is necessary to find undue influence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Barb bought a 1968 Plymouth Valiant with 24,000 miles (the correct mileage) on it from Jolly John's Gently Used Car Sales.John told Barb that this car was used by a little old lady who only used it to go to church on Sundays.A couple of months later,Barb learned that the little old lady's Sunday trips were to the bingo parlor,not to church,and Barb learns that John knew this all along.Based on this information,Barb can probably:

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A)   get out of the contract on the basis of fraud
B)   get out of the contract on the basis of undue influence
C)   get out of the contract on the basis of unilateral mistake
D)   get out of the contract on the basis of duress
E)   not get out of the contract based on any of these reasons

Question 15

Sally is thinking about buying Linda's car.Linda knows that there is a leak in the brake line,and that after driving the car for a few minutes,the brake fluid will leak out and the car will have no brakes.Sally does not ask about it and Linda does not tell her.Sally buys the car,and while driving home,the brakes fail.Sally has an accident and the car is destroyed.Sally sues Linda for fraud to get her money back.Which is true?

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A)   This is not fraud,since there was no misrepresentation.
B)   This is not fraud,since there was no reliance.
C)   This is not fraud,since there was no scienter.
D)   Silence in this situation is a misrepresentation.
E)   Silence is never a misrepresentation.

Question 16

In order to recover damages for fraud,the innocent party must prove that the fraud caused economic injury.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under which of the following types of misrepresentation is the innocent party usually not able to rescind a contract?

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A)   fraud in the inducement
B)   fraud in the inception
C)   silence as misrepresentation
D)   misrepresentation of law
E)   innocent misrepresentation

Question 18

Assent may only be demonstrated by words.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bob sees a used car advertised as having 65,000 miles on it,the same as the odometer shows.Bob has the car inspected by a mechanic who says,"I think this car actually has about 100,000 miles on it,but it is in excellent condition." Frank buys the car and the engine fails a month later.Based on this,Frank:

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A)   cannot avoid the contract on the basis of fraud
B)   can avoid the contract on the basis of unilateral mistake
C)   can avoid the contract on the basis of undue influence due to the incorrect mileage
D)   can recover from the mechanic on the basis of fraud

Question 20

Where one party takes advantage of a confidential relationship when entering into a contract,the remedy would be based on:

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A)   duress
B)   unconscionability
C)   undue influence
D)   unilateral mistake
E)   fraud in the execution

Exam 13: Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

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In order to recover damages for fraud,the innocent party must prove that the fraud caused economic injury.

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Assent may only be demonstrated by words.

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Contracts involving fraud and misrepresentation are:

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No special relationship between the parties is necessary to find undue influence.

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Assuming that all the other elements of fraud are met,which of the following statements,if false,could be used to support a fraud claim?

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A preexisting relationship is a required element of a duress claim.

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Under which of the following types of misrepresentation is the innocent party usually not able to rescind a contract?

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Which of the following is true about misrepresentations of law?

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Generally,a unilateral mistake allows either party to rescind the contract if the other party knew or should have known that a mistake was made.

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Undue influence is characterized by one party being put at a disadvantage in a contract due to:

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Silence is actionable misrepresentation anytime it relates to a material fact.

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When only one party to a contract is mistaken about a material fact that is the subject matter of the contract,that party will not be permitted to rescind the contract.

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Where one party takes advantage of a confidential relationship when entering into a contract,the remedy would be based on:

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In order to recover damages for fraud,the innocent party must prove that the fraud caused economic injury.

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Assent may only be demonstrated by words.

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Contracts involving fraud and misrepresentation are:

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No special relationship between the parties is necessary to find undue influence.

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Assuming that all the other elements of fraud are met,which of the following statements,if false,could be used to support a fraud claim?

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A preexisting relationship is a required element of a duress claim.

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Under which of the following types of misrepresentation is the innocent party usually not able to rescind a contract?

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Which of the following is true about misrepresentations of law?

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Generally,a unilateral mistake allows either party to rescind the contract if the other party knew or should have known that a mistake was made.

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Undue influence is characterized by one party being put at a disadvantage in a contract due to:

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Silence is actionable misrepresentation anytime it relates to a material fact.

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When only one party to a contract is mistaken about a material fact that is the subject matter of the contract,that party will not be permitted to rescind the contract.

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