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Name: ___________________________________

Year 11 Legal Studies

SAC
Topics: Contract Law
Civil Trial Procedure and the Adversary
System
Duration: 1 hour

Write your name above. Place all your answers in this test booklet.
There are three sections in this paper:
- multiple choice section
- short answer section
- case study
Books, notes and mobile phones are not permitted during this test.
You should attempt to answer all questions. Read each question carefully, and
ensure that you provide all the information that is being asked.

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A. Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blanks
This section is worth 25 marks one mark per correct answer. Circle or write
the appropriate answer on this sheet.
1. The first step in a civil trial is the:
a. Calling on of the case
b. Opening address of the plaintiffs counsel
c. Closing address of the defendants counsel
d. Jurys verdict
2. The number of members of a civil court jury is:
a. 10
b. 12
c. 6
d. 8
3. The plaintiff in a civil trial is the person who is:
a. Defending themself
b. Bringing the complaint
c. A lawyer
d. The judge
4. The __________________________s counsel will cross-examine the plaintiffs
witness.
a. Judge
b. Plaintiff
c. Defendant
d. Jury
5. The jury is optional in a civil trial
a. True
b. False

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6. The jury makes a decision in a civil trial based on:
a. Their gut
b. The balance of probabilities
c. Beyond reasonable doubt
d. The rules of evidence
7. If a jury is present in a civil trial, who decides the remedy, ie the amount
of damages to be awarded?
a. The judge
b. The jury
c. The plaintiff
d. The defendant
8. Party control is a key feature of the adversary system of trial. It means
that:
a. The judge is impartial
b. The rules of evidence must be followed
c. Each party has control over their case
d. There must be equal representation
9. When a domestic agreement exists there is no _______________________ to
create legal relations.
10. The four elements of a contract are:
a. ________________________________
b. ________________________________
c. ________________________________
d. ________________________________

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11. Goods on a shelf with a price tag represents:
a. An offer
b. An invitation to treat
c. Acceptance
d. A good deal
12. The person making an offer is known as the ____________________________.
13. An offeror may revoke an offer:
a. After it has been made
b. After it has been accepted
c. Before it has been accepted
d. Whenever he/she likes
14. An offer at large must have:
a. A price
b. An advertisement
c. A product
d. A means to accept the offer
15. Acceptance must be made in exactly the same terms as the offer. If it
differs it is known as a _____________________________________________.
16. When acceptance is posted through the mail, it is considered to be
accepted when the letter is __________________________________________.
17. Silence is not acceptance.
a. True
b. False
18. Something of value passed from one party to another (usually money and
goods), is known as _____________________________________.

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19. A sixteen year old can sign a binding contract for employment.
a. True
b. False
20. Express terms clearly define the item/s is the contract and are legally
binding.
a. True
b. False
21. Guaranteed consumer rights are implied terms.
a. True
b. False
22. If a warranty is breached, the contract is void.
a. True
b. False

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B. Short Answer Section
Provide answers to the following questions. Answer all parts of the
question, and provide as much relevant information as you can. This
section is worth 20 marks.
1. What is the difference between an offer and an invitation to treat?
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(5 marks)
2. What is consideration? Give an example.
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(2 marks)
3. What is a domestic agreement? Give an example.
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4. Read the following situations and state what you consider to be the
offer and the acceptance. Give reasons for your answer.
a) Simon went to the supermarket, picked up a box of Corn Flakes marked
$2, and went to the register. The cashier scanned the box and asked for
$2. Simon gave her $2.
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(4 marks)
b) Sally told Harry that he could buy her car for $5000. Harry refused, but
said he would giver her $4500 plus his CD player. Sally agreed to the deal.
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(4 marks)
5. In the following situation can the promise to pay be enforced? Give
reasons for your answer.
John mowed Marys lawn. When he was finished Mary thanked him and
told him she would pay him $50.
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(3 marks)
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C. Case Study
Read the following case study (this article appeared in the Herald Sun last
week). Answer the questions regarding this contract at the end of the
article.

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1. Explain what has happened in this case.
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(4 marks)
2. List who or what the following are in the case:
Offer
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Acceptance
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Consideration
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Plaintiff
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Defendant
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Damages amount
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3. What sort of term is in question in this case? (implied or express)
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(1 mark)
4. Describe the contract term being discussed in this court case? (What is
the disagreement about?)
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(5 marks)
5. What is your opinion of the outcome of this case? Why?
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Section A
Section B

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/20

Section C
/20
Total
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