1. Contracts

Defenses — Quiz

Test your understanding of defenses with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A contract is formed where a party, facing imminent physical violence, signs an agreement under duress. Which of the following elements is critical for successfully invoking the defense of duress in this scenario?

Question 2

In a complex real estate transaction, a buyer and seller both rely on an outdated survey map that incorrectly depicts the property boundaries. After the sale, a new survey reveals a significant discrepancy, materially affecting the property's value. Which type of mistake defense is most applicable here?

Question 3

A contract for the sale of goods includes a clause stating that 'all disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in a remote, inaccessible location, with all costs borne by the losing party, regardless of the claim's merit.' The buyer, a consumer, has limited financial resources. A court might find this clause unenforceable based on which defense?

Question 4

A 17-year-old high school student, who is still considered a minor in their jurisdiction, enters into a contract to purchase a luxury sports car. Upon turning 18, the student decides they no longer want the car. Which defense can the student successfully use to void the contract?

Question 5

A contract is formed where a party, leveraging their position as a spiritual advisor, convinces a vulnerable and deeply religious follower to donate a substantial portion of their life savings to a questionable 'charity' controlled by the advisor. Which defense is most likely to be successfully invoked to challenge this contract?