Discharge of contract & breach

Discharge of contract & breach

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1. A 'unilateral discharge' is where one party has performed his obligations and the other party has not, but the first party nevertheless agrees to discharge the other. Are such agreements enforceable?

  • Yes, because one party's promise to release the other from his obligations counts as sufficient consideration
  • No, because they are illegal
  • Only if they are made by deed or some form of payment is made
  • No, because no money changes hands so there can be no consideration
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2. the entire obligations rule means that all contracts must be performed strictly in accordance with their terms.  

  • True
  • False

3. a breach of contract automatically leads to the discharge of the contract.

  • False
  • True

4. A bilateral discharge is where both parties agree that they are each discharged from their obligations. Are such agreements enforceable?

  • No, because they are illegal
  • Only if they are made by deed or some form of payment is made
  • Yes, because one party's promise to release the other from his obligations counts as sufficient consideration
  • No, because no money changes hands so there can be no consideration

5. Breach does not automatically lead to the discharge of the contract

  • True
  • False

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