Misrepresentation – NBC Institute

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a statement made with a request for verification in contract law.

Question

A statement made by a party to a contract but with a request to the other party to verify the truth of the statement is:

A. Binding on the other party
B. A term of the contract
C. Not a term of the contract
D. A condition of the contract
E. A misrepresentation

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Tags: Contract Law, Misrepresentation, Verification
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Discuss sources of Nigerian law, and misrepresentation in contract law.

Question

a. The sources of Nigerian law are diverse, but all laws are interpreted by the courts.

Required:
(i) State the THREE types of Received English Law; (3 Marks)
(ii) State the parties to criminal proceedings and civil proceedings. (3 Marks)

b. A contract may possess all the elements of a valid agreement and still be unenforceable if such a contract is induced by a vitiating factor like misrepresentation.

Required:
(i) What is misrepresentation in contract? (2 Marks)
(ii) State TWO types of misrepresentation. (2 Marks)

c. Kofi bought a mobile phone from Adjua. Kofi later discovered that the phone was not functioning. Advise Kofi based on the following:
(i) When he was contemplating buying the phone, Adjua said it was in a perfect working condition, knowing this was untrue;
(ii) Adjua told Kofi that the mobile phone was in a perfect working condition, basing this comment on the users’ manual in the packet of the mobile phone;
(iii) Adjua is a GSM engineer but still told Kofi, who was relying on his expert advice, that the phone was in perfect condition. (6 Marks)

d. There are THREE conditions under which agency of necessity may arise.
Required:
State TWO of the conditions. (4 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract, English Law, Misrepresentation, Nigerian Law, Parties to Legal Proceedings
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
Series: MAY 2018

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Contract

Explaining fundamental breach and the elements of misrepresentation.

Question

Misrepresentation in a contract affects the validity of the contract.

Required:
i. Explain “fundamental breach” and its effect on a contract (4 Marks).
ii. State four elements of misrepresentation (4 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Fundamental Breach, Misrepresentation
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2022

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Contract Law

Define misrepresentation and state its effects on contracts.

Question

A contract can be affected by vitiating factors, of which misrepresentation is an example.

Required:
i. What is misrepresentation? State any ONE type of misrepresentation. (2 Marks)
ii. State any TWO effects of misrepresentation on contracts. (2 Marks)

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Tags: Contract Law, Misrepresentation, Vitiating Factors
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2015

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain the legal terms: Capacity, Acceptance, Misrepresentation, Goods, Quantum Meruit.

Question

Explain the following terms as used in the legal business environment:
i) Capacity
ii) Acceptance
iii) Misrepresentation
iv) Goods
v) Quantum Meruit

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: NOV 2016

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Azigipaa Ltd invited tenders for the purchase of a tanker, said to be lying off the Island Bebre, together with the oil it was said to contain. Tinda Oil Ltd submitted a tender for which Azigipaa Ltd accepted. Tinda Oil Ltd went through considerable trouble and expense to modify a ship that the company owned for salvage work, and also brought equipment and engaged a crew. There was no tanker anywhere near the Island as described by Azigipaa Ltd. Tinda Oil Ltd has decided to take action in court against Azigipaa Ltd.

Required:

i) In light of the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, is Tinda Oil Ltd likely to succeed in its action? (5 marks)

ii) List TWO (2) fundamental obligations of a seller under the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1962, Act 137.

(4 marks)

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Tags: Contractual Obligations, Legal Remedies, Misrepresentation, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAR 2024

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a statement made with a request for verification in contract law.

Question

A statement made by a party to a contract but with a request to the other party to verify the truth of the statement is:

A. Binding on the other party
B. A term of the contract
C. Not a term of the contract
D. A condition of the contract
E. A misrepresentation

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Misrepresentation, Verification
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: MAY 2013

BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Discuss sources of Nigerian law, and misrepresentation in contract law.

Question

a. The sources of Nigerian law are diverse, but all laws are interpreted by the courts.

Required:
(i) State the THREE types of Received English Law; (3 Marks)
(ii) State the parties to criminal proceedings and civil proceedings. (3 Marks)

b. A contract may possess all the elements of a valid agreement and still be unenforceable if such a contract is induced by a vitiating factor like misrepresentation.

Required:
(i) What is misrepresentation in contract? (2 Marks)
(ii) State TWO types of misrepresentation. (2 Marks)

d. There are THREE conditions under which agency of necessity may arise.
Required:
State TWO of the conditions. (4 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract, English Law, Misrepresentation, Nigerian Law, Parties to Legal Proceedings
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sources of Nigerian Law
Series: MAY 2018

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Contract

Explaining fundamental breach and the elements of misrepresentation.

Question

Misrepresentation in a contract affects the validity of the contract.

Required:
i. Explain “fundamental breach” and its effect on a contract (4 Marks).
ii. State four elements of misrepresentation (4 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Fundamental Breach, Misrepresentation
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2022

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Contract Law

Define misrepresentation and state its effects on contracts.

Question

A contract can be affected by vitiating factors, of which misrepresentation is an example.

Required:
i. What is misrepresentation? State any ONE type of misrepresentation. (2 Marks)
ii. State any TWO effects of misrepresentation on contracts. (2 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contract Law, Misrepresentation, Vitiating Factors
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: MAY 2015

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain the legal terms: Capacity, Acceptance, Misrepresentation, Goods, Quantum Meruit.

Question

Explain the following terms as used in the legal business environment:
i) Capacity
ii) Acceptance
iii) Misrepresentation
iv) Goods
v) Quantum Meruit

Answer

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Tags: Acceptance, Capacity, Goods, Legal Definitions, Misrepresentation, Quantum Meruit
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law
Series: NOV 2016

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Required:

i) In light of the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, is Tinda Oil Ltd likely to succeed in its action? (5 marks)

ii) List TWO (2) fundamental obligations of a seller under the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1962, Act 137.

(4 marks)

Answer

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Tags: Contractual Obligations, Legal Remedies, Misrepresentation, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAR 2024

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a statement made with a request for verification in contract law.

BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Discuss sources of Nigerian law, and misrepresentation in contract law.

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Contract

Explaining fundamental breach and the elements of misrepresentation.

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Contract Law

Define misrepresentation and state its effects on contracts.

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain the legal terms: Capacity, Acceptance, Misrepresentation, Goods, Quantum Meruit.

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Law of Contract

This question tests the understanding of a statement made with a request for verification in contract law.

BL – May 2018 – L1 – SB – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Discuss sources of Nigerian law, and misrepresentation in contract law.

BL – Nov 2022 – L1 – SB – Q3c – Law of Contract

Explaining fundamental breach and the elements of misrepresentation.

BL – May 2015 – L1 – SB – Q5b – Contract Law

Define misrepresentation and state its effects on contracts.

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q3b – Contract Law

Explain the legal terms: Capacity, Acceptance, Misrepresentation, Goods, Quantum Meruit.

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

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