- 1 Marks
BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Law of Contract
Identify the absent element in domestic agreements that makes them non-binding.
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a) When Ozozo was about to travel out of the country, he promised his wife Julie that he would remit her the equivalent of GH¢2,000 every month for the upkeep of the house. However, when he got to his destination, after sending money for two months he failed to honour the promise. He has just returned after two years stay outside the country. Julie has approached you to advise her whether she can claim the arrears in the contract with Ozozo.
Ozozo promised his daughter Anita before travelling that, he would buy a car for her on his return. Anita insisted that her father put that promise into writing and sign, which he did. On his return, Ozozo is dragging his feet in respect of his promise.
Required:
i) List FOUR elements of a valid contract. (4 marks)
ii) Explain to Julie whether the agreement with Ozozo constituted a valid contract. (3 marks)
iii) Advise Anita on the effect of putting the agreement in writing. (3 marks)
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a) When Ozozo was about to travel out of the country, he promised his wife Julie that he would remit her the equivalent of GH¢2,000 every month for the upkeep of the house. However, when he got to his destination, after sending money for two months he failed to honour the promise. He has just returned after two years stay outside the country. Julie has approached you to advise her whether she can claim the arrears in the contract with Ozozo.
Ozozo promised his daughter Anita before travelling that, he would buy a car for her on his return. Anita insisted that her father put that promise into writing and sign, which he did. On his return, Ozozo is dragging his feet in respect of his promise.
Required:
i) List FOUR elements of a valid contract. (4 marks)
ii) Explain to Julie whether the agreement with Ozozo constituted a valid contract. (3 marks)
iii) Advise Anita on the effect of putting the agreement in writing. (3 marks)
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