LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
Which of the following would NOT require a writing under the statute
of frauds?
a. Where the buyer of a five-acre lot pays the $40,000 purchase price,
thus fully performing his obligation
b. Where a renter agrees to rent a building for a 5-year period
c. Where a contractor enters into an agreement for an easement across
adjoining land to run cables
d. Where a landscaper agrees to landscape the lot surrounding an office
building - ANSWERS-Where a landscaper agrees to landscape the lot
surrounding an office building
Which of the following would not be subject to the writing requirements
of Article 2 of the UCC?
a. An unborn puppy whose mother is an AKC champion
b. Trees that will be cut from a ten-acre tree farm
c. Food served in the banquet room of a Florida resort
d. Medical care received in a hospital - ANSWERS-Medical care
received in a hospital
E-Sign:
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. preempts the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
b. requires persons to agree to use or accept electronic records or
electronic signatures, provided they are informed of the types of
hardware and software required and they have the required equipment.
c. defines the included transactions narrowly.
d. ensures that the electronic form of Internet and e-mail agreements will
not make them unenforceable because of the statute of frauds. -
ANSWERS-ensures that the electronic form of Internet and e-mail
agreements will not make them unenforceable because of the statute of
frauds.
Which of the following need NOT be contained in a memorandum,
which satisfies the general statute of frauds writing requirement?
a. The names of the parties to the contract
b. The signature of the party being sued
c. The signature of the party suing
d. The subject matter and essential terms of the unperformed promises -
ANSWERS-The signature of the party suing
Which of the following would NOT meet the signature requirement for a
writing to satisfy the statute of frauds?
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. A typewritten name
b. Handwritten initials
c. A printed name
d. All of the above meet the signature requirement. - ANSWERS-All of
the above meet the signature requirement.
Most states have statutes requiring which of the following contracts to
be evidenced by a writing to be enforceable?
a. Contracts to make wills.
b. Contracts for the sale of securities.
c. Contracts for the sale of personal property for more than $5,000.
d. Contracts creating certain types of security interests.
e. All of the above. - ANSWERS-all of the above
On March 1, Sara, a student, received a telephone call from
ComputerChip, Inc. offering her a job for one year beginning on June
15, after completion of the school year. According to the personnel
manager, she will have to move to California and be ready to start work
at 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Should Sara ask for a letter confirming the
telephone conversation if she accepts the offer immediately?
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. Yes, because the job offer is a collateral promise
b. Yes, because the job offer is covered by the parol evidence rule
c. Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1
d. No, because the job offer is for one year from June 15 - ANSWERS-
Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1
Which of the following would be admissible under the parol evidence
rule? Assume the written contract was made on June 1, 2007, and that it
is an integrated document.
a. A letter dated July 9, 2007, reciting agreement to new delivery terms
b. A chart showing the dates for delivery written on August 16, 2006
c. A copy of two letters while the parties were in the negotiation stage of
their contract which showed agreement to a term not included in the
June 1, 2007 contract
d. A copy of common carrier rules on the duty of delivery persons for
uncrating merchandise, which is dated December 1, 2003 - ANSWERS-
A letter dated July 9, 2007, reciting agreement to new delivery terms
Barry's Sport Shop calls Champs Tee Shirt Company to order 200
designer tee shirts at $2 per shirt. The next day, Barry decides he can
easily sell 100 more. Before the order is filled, he calls to change the
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FINAL EXAM
Which of the following would NOT require a writing under the statute
of frauds?
a. Where the buyer of a five-acre lot pays the $40,000 purchase price,
thus fully performing his obligation
b. Where a renter agrees to rent a building for a 5-year period
c. Where a contractor enters into an agreement for an easement across
adjoining land to run cables
d. Where a landscaper agrees to landscape the lot surrounding an office
building - ANSWERS-Where a landscaper agrees to landscape the lot
surrounding an office building
Which of the following would not be subject to the writing requirements
of Article 2 of the UCC?
a. An unborn puppy whose mother is an AKC champion
b. Trees that will be cut from a ten-acre tree farm
c. Food served in the banquet room of a Florida resort
d. Medical care received in a hospital - ANSWERS-Medical care
received in a hospital
E-Sign:
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. preempts the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
b. requires persons to agree to use or accept electronic records or
electronic signatures, provided they are informed of the types of
hardware and software required and they have the required equipment.
c. defines the included transactions narrowly.
d. ensures that the electronic form of Internet and e-mail agreements will
not make them unenforceable because of the statute of frauds. -
ANSWERS-ensures that the electronic form of Internet and e-mail
agreements will not make them unenforceable because of the statute of
frauds.
Which of the following need NOT be contained in a memorandum,
which satisfies the general statute of frauds writing requirement?
a. The names of the parties to the contract
b. The signature of the party being sued
c. The signature of the party suing
d. The subject matter and essential terms of the unperformed promises -
ANSWERS-The signature of the party suing
Which of the following would NOT meet the signature requirement for a
writing to satisfy the statute of frauds?
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. A typewritten name
b. Handwritten initials
c. A printed name
d. All of the above meet the signature requirement. - ANSWERS-All of
the above meet the signature requirement.
Most states have statutes requiring which of the following contracts to
be evidenced by a writing to be enforceable?
a. Contracts to make wills.
b. Contracts for the sale of securities.
c. Contracts for the sale of personal property for more than $5,000.
d. Contracts creating certain types of security interests.
e. All of the above. - ANSWERS-all of the above
On March 1, Sara, a student, received a telephone call from
ComputerChip, Inc. offering her a job for one year beginning on June
15, after completion of the school year. According to the personnel
manager, she will have to move to California and be ready to start work
at 8:00 a.m. on June 15. Should Sara ask for a letter confirming the
telephone conversation if she accepts the offer immediately?
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, LSU BLAW 3201 FRY LATEST
FINAL EXAM
a. Yes, because the job offer is a collateral promise
b. Yes, because the job offer is covered by the parol evidence rule
c. Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1
d. No, because the job offer is for one year from June 15 - ANSWERS-
Yes, because the job offer is for longer than one year from March 1
Which of the following would be admissible under the parol evidence
rule? Assume the written contract was made on June 1, 2007, and that it
is an integrated document.
a. A letter dated July 9, 2007, reciting agreement to new delivery terms
b. A chart showing the dates for delivery written on August 16, 2006
c. A copy of two letters while the parties were in the negotiation stage of
their contract which showed agreement to a term not included in the
June 1, 2007 contract
d. A copy of common carrier rules on the duty of delivery persons for
uncrating merchandise, which is dated December 1, 2003 - ANSWERS-
A letter dated July 9, 2007, reciting agreement to new delivery terms
Barry's Sport Shop calls Champs Tee Shirt Company to order 200
designer tee shirts at $2 per shirt. The next day, Barry decides he can
easily sell 100 more. Before the order is filled, he calls to change the
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