ACTUAL 2025 AQA A-LEVEL LAW Paper 3A Contract
Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged) Tuesday 10 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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0 1 Select the false statement about remedies for misrepresentation in contract.
[1 mark]
A For fraudulent misrepresentation, the remedies are rescission and
damages.
B For fraudulent misrepresentation, the remedy of rescission may
not be awarded if there is a delay in claiming it.
C For innocent misrepresentation, the remedy is rescission or
damages but not both together.
D The only remedy for negligent misrepresentation is damages.
0 2 Select the true statement about a term seeking to exclude or limit liability for breach of
contract (an ‘exclusion clause’).
[1 mark]
A A term can exclude liability for breach of a term as to
satisfactory quality imposed by the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
B A term cannot exclude liability for breach of a term as to
reasonable care and skill imposed by the Consumer Rights Act
2015.
C A term will always be effective to exclude liability for breach
of warranty.
D A term will be effective to exclude liability unless incorporated
into the contract.
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0 3 Select the statement which best describes how a by-law might be used. box
[1 mark]
A To add detail to existing legislation
B To bring an Act of Parliament into force
C To make law in time of emergency
D To set out rules for a local area
0 4 Select the false statement about judges.
[1 mark]
A A judge should not hear a case if they have a financial interest in
the outcome.
B Judges can review the legality of a government decision.
C Judges’ pay is determined by the government.
D Most judges are selected by the Judicial Appointments
Commission.
0 5 Select the true statement about aspects of civil or criminal law.
[1 mark]
A Civil cases are usually heard by a judge and jury.
B Criminal prosecutions are usually brought by the victim.
C The burden of proof in a criminal trial is usually on the prosecution.
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D The standard of proof in a civil trial is beyond reasonable doubt.
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Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged) Tuesday 10 June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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Do not write
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Select the false statement about remedies for misrepresentation in contract.
[1 mark]
A For fraudulent misrepresentation, the remedies are rescission and
damages.
B For fraudulent misrepresentation, the remedy of rescission may
not be awarded if there is a delay in claiming it.
C For innocent misrepresentation, the remedy is rescission or
damages but not both together.
D The only remedy for negligent misrepresentation is damages.
0 2 Select the true statement about a term seeking to exclude or limit liability for breach of
contract (an ‘exclusion clause’).
[1 mark]
A A term can exclude liability for breach of a term as to
satisfactory quality imposed by the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
B A term cannot exclude liability for breach of a term as to
reasonable care and skill imposed by the Consumer Rights Act
2015.
C A term will always be effective to exclude liability for breach
of warranty.
D A term will be effective to exclude liability unless incorporated
into the contract.
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0 3 Select the statement which best describes how a by-law might be used. box
[1 mark]
A To add detail to existing legislation
B To bring an Act of Parliament into force
C To make law in time of emergency
D To set out rules for a local area
0 4 Select the false statement about judges.
[1 mark]
A A judge should not hear a case if they have a financial interest in
the outcome.
B Judges can review the legality of a government decision.
C Judges’ pay is determined by the government.
D Most judges are selected by the Judicial Appointments
Commission.
0 5 Select the true statement about aspects of civil or criminal law.
[1 mark]
A Civil cases are usually heard by a judge and jury.
B Criminal prosecutions are usually brought by the victim.
C The burden of proof in a criminal trial is usually on the prosecution.
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D The standard of proof in a civil trial is beyond reasonable doubt.
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