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Various terms are used to qualify a party's obligations under contract. Which of the following gives absolute obligation?
Suggested Answer: B
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'Shall' denotes a mandatory requirement in contract language and implies absolute obligation. Unlike 'reasonable endeavours' or 'best endeavours', which indicate a duty to try, 'shall' creates a strict, enforceable duty to perform the task specified.
12 comments · newest first
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Nieves
4 months ago
"Best endeavours" sounds strong, but not absolute.
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Bulah
4 months ago
Agreed, "Shall" is clear and mandatory.
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Leontine
4 months ago
I think "Shall" gives absolute obligation.
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Hollis
4 months ago
I disagree, I think "reasonable endeavours" can be pretty strong too.
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Latia
4 months ago
"Should" is just a suggestion, not an obligation at all!
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Winfred
4 months ago
Wait, I thought "best endeavours" was more binding?
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Edelmira
6 months ago
Totally agree, "shall" is the strongest term here.
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Anjelica
6 months ago
B) Shall gives absolute obligation, no doubt about it.
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Arthur
7 months ago
I’m torn between "shall" and "reasonable endeavours," but I think "shall" is definitely the stronger option for absolute obligations.
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Terrilyn
7 months ago
I feel like "should" is more of a suggestion, so it can't be the right answer.
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Jamey
7 months ago
I remember practicing a question where "best endeavours" was discussed, but that doesn’t seem like it would be absolute.
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Erick
7 months ago
I think "shall" indicates an absolute obligation, but I’m not entirely sure if there are exceptions.