CA Real Estate Principles Course » 2021 » Section 8 Unit 3 Exam

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Question #1
In an addendum to the purchase and sale contract, the seller agrees to paint the house before conveying the house to the buyer. The weather changes, and the seller is unable to finish painting the house before closing. Of what is this an example?
A.   A void contract
B.   Partial performance
C.   Legal purpose
D.   Contract execution
Question #2
Which one of the following statements is true regarding a partially performed sales contract that otherwise contains all of the essential elements?
A.   The contract is voidable.
B.   The contract is void.
C.   The contract can't close.
D.   The contract is unenforceable in court.
Question #3
Sam entered into a contract to sell his home to Gina. After the inspection, Gina insisted that Sam replace the damaged roof. Sam refused, and the parties agreed to cancel the deal. This is an example of ______.
A.   Mutually rescinding the contract
B.   Unilaterally rescinding the contract
C.   Accepting liquidated damages
D.   Accepting partial performance
Question #4
Kyle promised his grandmother he’d pay her $200 a month to live in the room above her garage. He lived there a few months without paying a dime and then disappeared one night after trashing the place. How long does Grandma have to decide if she can really bring herself to sue Kyle?
A.   Two decades
B.   Two months
C.   Six months
D.   Two years
Question #5
Which of these sentences accurately describes the phrase "statute of limitations"?
A.   There's a limit to the number of statutes that may be enacted each year.
B.   There are limits to the monetary damages that may be awarded in a civil suit.
C.   There are limits to how many times someone may sue another person.
D.   There are deadlines for certain types of legal action.
Question #6
Shannon and Rene are sisters who entered into a contract to buy an income property. The sisters got into a dispute, and Shannon wants out of the deal. However, their uncle Jerry wants to replace Shannon on the contract. Shannon agrees to the substitution so they go ahead and do it. If Jerry fails to live up to his obligations under the contract though, Shannon will be held responsible. Of what is this an example?
A.   Assignment
B.   Fraud
C.   Mutual mistake
D.   Novation
Question #7
Grace found herself in a breach of contract situation where the other party met some of the terms but not others. Grace thought it would cost a lot of time and money to sue, so she decided to accept the work that had been done and call it good. This is an example of ______.
A.   Suing for damages
B.   Accepting partial performance
C.   Mutually rescinding the contract
D.   Rescinding the contract unilaterally
Question #8
Rescission can be a(n) ______ agreement to cancel a contract.
A.   Tenuous
B.   Unlawful
C.   Ill-advised
D.   Mutual

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