MCQ Collection
Civil Law MCQs
Practice Civil Law questions with answers and explanations.
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A.
Authority is presumed without limit
B.
A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
C.
Ratification has no legal significance
D.
Every unauthorised act binds the principal
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Correct Answer: B. A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
Explanation:
The effect depends on authority, ratification and third-party protection rules.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Authority is presumed without limit
B.
A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
C.
Ratification has no legal significance
D.
Every unauthorised act binds the principal
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Correct Answer: B. A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
Explanation:
The effect depends on authority, ratification and third-party protection rules.
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A.
Partial performance always discharges every debt
B.
Timing can never matter
C.
Performance may ignore the agreed subject
D.
A debtor must perform the obligation in the manner, time and place required by the obligation and law
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Correct Answer: D. A debtor must perform the obligation in the manner, time and place required by the obligation and law
Explanation:
Proper performance satisfies the obligation.
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A.
Performance may ignore the agreed subject
B.
Partial performance always discharges every debt
C.
Timing can never matter
D.
A debtor must perform the obligation in the manner, time and place required by the obligation and law
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Correct Answer: D. A debtor must perform the obligation in the manner, time and place required by the obligation and law
Explanation:
Proper performance satisfies the obligation.
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A.
Authority has no limit
B.
An agent always acts only for themself
C.
The principal can never be bound
D.
An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
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Correct Answer: D. An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
Explanation:
Agency connects authorised conduct with the principal.
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A.
Authority has no limit
B.
An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
C.
The principal can never be bound
D.
An agent always acts only for themself
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Correct Answer: B. An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
Explanation:
Agency connects authorised conduct with the principal.
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A.
An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
B.
An agent always acts only for themself
C.
Authority has no limit
D.
The principal can never be bound
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Correct Answer: A. An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
Explanation:
Agency connects authorised conduct with the principal.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Authority has no limit
B.
The principal can never be bound
C.
An agent always acts only for themself
D.
An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
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Correct Answer: D. An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
Explanation:
Agency connects authorised conduct with the principal.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
An agent always acts only for themself
B.
Authority has no limit
C.
The principal can never be bound
D.
An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
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Correct Answer: D. An authorised agent can create legal effects for the principal within the scope of authority
Explanation:
Agency connects authorised conduct with the principal.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Authority is presumed without limit
B.
A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
C.
Ratification has no legal significance
D.
Every unauthorised act binds the principal
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Correct Answer: B. A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
Explanation:
The effect depends on authority, ratification and third-party protection rules.
Choose an option to check your answer.
A.
Authority is presumed without limit
B.
Ratification has no legal significance
C.
Every unauthorised act binds the principal
D.
A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
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Correct Answer: D. A purported transaction beyond authority does not automatically bind the principal without a recognised basis such as ratification or protection of reliance
Explanation:
The effect depends on authority, ratification and third-party protection rules.
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A.
Consent induced by fraud or unlawful coercion may be challenged under the applicable rules
B.
Coercion strengthens consent
C.
A deceived party never has a civil remedy
D.
Fraud is relevant only to criminal punishment
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Correct Answer: A. Consent induced by fraud or unlawful coercion may be challenged under the applicable rules
Explanation:
Defective consent can make a transaction avoidable.
