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.   Legal purpose
B.   A void contract
C.   Partial performance
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 unenforceable in court.
B.   The contract is voidable.
C.   The contract can't close.
D.   The contract is void.
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.   Accepting partial performance
B.   Unilaterally rescinding the contract
C.   Mutually rescinding the contract
D.   Accepting liquidated damages
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 years
C.   Six months
D.   Two months
Question #5
Which of these sentences accurately describes the phrase "statute of limitations"?
A.   There are deadlines for certain types of legal action.
B.   There are limits to how many times someone may sue another person.
C.   There's a limit to the number of statutes that may be enacted each year.
D.   There are limits to the monetary damages that may be awarded in a civil suit.
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.   Fraud
B.   Novation
C.   Assignment
D.   Mutual mistake
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.   Rescinding the contract unilaterally
D.   Mutually rescinding the contract
Question #8
Rescission can be a(n) ______ agreement to cancel a contract.
A.   Unlawful
B.   Tenuous
C.   Mutual
D.   Ill-advised

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