Question $21(1$ point$)$

Vlad, a professional baseball player, negotiated with the Saanich Eagles for a one$-$year contract. He was given time o consider the offer and was to sign it by the opening day of the season, one week away. In the meantime, Vlad was offered a better contract with the Oak Bay Bulldogs, which he accepted. On opening day, Vlad walked onto the field in the uniform of Oak Bay. Saanich can sue Vlad for a breach of contract.

Question $21$ options:

True

False

Question $22(1$ point$)$

In a letter to his nephew, Peter, Mr$.$ Mortimer promised to leave Peter all his money when he died in memory of Peter's father for whom Mortimer had great respect. There is nothing Peter could do to ensure Mortimer will keep his promise since it is gratuitous, and a gratuitous promise is

not enforceable.

Question $22$ options:

True

False

Question $23(1$ point$)$

A and B are neighbours. Before A left on a holiday, he asked B to "keep an eye on his house." While A was on holidays, B noticed that A$\text{'}$s lawn was in need of cutting and proceeded to cut the lawn. On A$\text{'}$s return from his holiday, B demanded $$10$ for cutting the lawn. A and B have a binding contract for the cutting of the lawn, because A$\text{'}$s statement constituted an offer to B to cut the lawn, which B accepted.

Question $23$ options:

True

False

Question $24(1$ point$)$

Johnson became a member of the Book$-$a$-$Month Club under an agreement by which members agree at the outset to pay for any monthly selection that arrives because they have not notified the Club they do not want it$.$ Johnson forgets to tell them when he decides he does not want "How to Cook Small Rodents" and the book arrives at his house.

Question $24$ options:

Johnson must pay for the book.

Since silence cannot be acceptance, Johnson does not have to take the book, but must send it back.

Johnson must pay for the book unless he decides to send it back.

Since silence is not acceptance, Johnson can keep the book and he does not have to pay for it$.$

Question $25(1$ point$)$

Rosa offers Valerie the chance to buy her cottage for $$25,000.$ Two days later, while Valerie is still considering the offer, Rosa's sister mentions to Valerie that Rosa has sold the cottage to Ben for $$30,000.$ If Valerie now accepts, Rosa will be liable to Valerie for breach of a binding contract.

Question $25$ options:

True

False

Question $26(1$ point$)$

Anderson, a city employee, collected garbage along Smyth$\text{'}$s street on Thursday of each week. One day Smyth said to Anderson: "You have done such a good job; I will give you $$10$ when you come by next week." The next week, when Anderson made his regular garbage pickup for the city, he met Smyth and asked for the $$10.$ Smyth refused to pay. Smyth is obliged to pay Anderson the $$10,$ because he promised him the money.

Question $26$ options:

True

False

Question $27(1$ point$)$

June, an underworld enforcer, beats up Jason under an agreement with Monty by which Monty is to pay her $$5,000$ for her work. Although each party has given consideration, June cannot use the courts to enforce the contract if Monty will not pay her.

Question $27$ options:

True

False

Question $28(1$ point$)$

You will have difficulty persuading the court to enforce a contract you entered into with any one of the following on the basis of lack of capacity:

Question $28$ options:

An elderly person with no known family or support system

A person over whom you had significant influence

A person you physically threatened into signing the contract

A $14-$year old person

A$,$ B$,$ D

A$,$ D$,$ E

Question $29(1$ point$)$

You own one of the town$$s two grocery stores. You are thinking of entering into a contract with the only other store owner where the two of you will coordinate to keep your prices the same for all grocery items. Your lawyer advises you:

Question $29$ options:

Your contract will be fine if you can keep any customers from knowing about it$.$

Your contract will be void for public policy reasons of illegality.

Your contract will illegally contravene a Canadian statute.

A$,$ B

B$,$ C

Your lawyer could not accurately give you any of the above advice.