Legality of Contracts

This quiz will test your knowledge of the legality of contracts.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid contract?

  1. Agreement
  2. Consideration
  3. Capacity
  4. Legality
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A contract is illegal if it:

  1. Is against public policy
  2. Is prohibited by statute
  3. Is contrary to good morals
  4. All of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a contract that is illegal because it is against public policy?

  1. A contract to sell drugs
  2. A contract to commit a crime
  3. A contract to restrain trade
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a contract that is illegal because it is prohibited by statute?

  1. A contract to sell alcohol to a minor
  2. A contract to gamble
  3. A contract to work without a license
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a contract that is illegal because it is contrary to good morals?

  1. A contract to sell a human organ
  2. A contract to engage in prostitution
  3. A contract to commit adultery
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of an illegal contract?

  1. The contract is void
  2. The contract is voidable
  3. The contract is unenforceable
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can challenge the validity of an illegal contract?

  1. The parties to the contract
  2. The government
  3. Third parties who are injured by the contract
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the remedy for an illegal contract?

  1. Rescission
  2. Restitution
  3. Damages
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the illegality doctrine?

  1. To protect the public from harmful contracts
  2. To promote fair dealing and good morals
  3. To deter people from entering into illegal contracts
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to sell a kidney illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to gamble on the outcome of a sporting event illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to work as a prostitute illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to sell alcohol to a minor illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to work without a license illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Is a contract to restrain trade illegal?

  1. Yes
  2. No