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Key Legal Concepts Quiz
1. What is a 'legal person'?
A. An individual acting in a personal capacity only.
B. A body that can enter into contracts, sue, or be sued in court.
C. A company shareholder.
D. A trustee without legal rights.
2. Which of the following is true about sole traders?
A. They are considered separate legal persons from their business.
B. They are not personally liable for their business's debts.
C. They are entitled to keep all profits after paying taxes.
D. They must register with Companies House.
3. What is a key feature of a limited liability company?
A. Shareholders are personally liable for the company's debts.
B. Shareholders must manage the company's daily operations.
C. Only corporations can be limited companies.
D. The company is legally separate from its shareholders.
4. What is required for a binding contract?
A. Only an offer and acceptance.
B. Offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create a legal relationship.
C. A written agreement and a witness.
D. A verbal agreement and a handshake.
5. What is the principle of 'utmost good faith' in insurance contracts?
A. If the insurer does not request it, it does not need to be provided.
B. The insurer can reject claims without explanation.
C. Only the customer must disclose material facts.
D. Both parties must disclose all material facts.
6. What is the role of an agent in the law of agency?
A. To act independently without the principal's consent.
B. To act on behalf of the principal within specific boundaries.
C. To override the principal's decisions.
D. To avoid entering into contracts on behalf of the principal.
7. What is the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common?
A. Joint tenants own 100% of the property jointly, while tenants in common own defined shares.
B. Joint tenants own defined shares of the property, while tenants in common own 100% jointly.
C. Joint tenants can override wills, while tenants in common cannot.
D. Joint tenants are not responsible for mortgage payments, while tenants in common are.
8. What is an enduring power of attorney?
A. A power of attorney that has full control of everything.
B. A power of attorney that continues even if the donor becomes mentally incapacitated.
C. A power of attorney that only applies to minors.
D. A power of attorney that does not require registration.
9. What is the most common remedy for breach of contract?
A. Injunction.
B. Order for specific performance.
C. Damages.
D. Ratification.
10. What is the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012?
A. It requires consumers to volunteer all material facts when applying for insurance.
B. It requires claim denial if a claimant makes a mistake.
C. It requires consumers to take reasonable care to answer insurer questions fully and accurately.
D. It abolishes the need for insurance contracts to be in writing.
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