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CIPS Exam L4M3 Topic 8 Question 30 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M3 exam
Question #: 30
Topic #: 8
[All L4M3 Questions]

Which of the following is the set of principles that enables courts to determine exactly what the written contract says and what that must mean, then the court will uphold that?

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Suggested Answer: A

When a party takes on a contractual obligation, they are legally required to perform the obligation.

That same contracting party is still entitled to subcontract out the work to another service provider, unless the contract:

- is a contract for personal services, such an employment contract

- contains an express term preventing subcontracting out the work, or an implied term

Subcontracting clauses are written to control whether the contractor is entitled to subcontract, and how purchaser shall control that subcontracting process.


- Subcontracting clauses (delegation of contractual obligations to third parties)

- CIPS study guide page 153-157

LO 3, AC 3.2

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Isreal
1 months ago
As a lawyer, I can tell you that the rules of interpretation are the bread and butter of contract law. It's like having a secret decoder ring for all those legalese-filled documents.
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Jettie
15 days ago
A) Order of precedence
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Kathrine
2 months ago
Hah, the Unfair Contract Act? That's like trying to use a sledgehammer to fix a loose screw. The rules of interpretation are what the courts really need here.
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Long
20 days ago
Definitely, the rules of interpretation help ensure fairness and clarity in contract disputes.
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Ona
21 days ago
Yeah, the Unfair Contract Act seems a bit extreme for that situation.
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Roxane
1 months ago
I agree, the rules of interpretation are essential for courts to determine the exact meaning of a contract.
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Cathrine
2 months ago
I was thinking the Unfair Contract Act, but that's more about protecting consumers, not interpreting the contract itself. B is the way to go.
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Celeste
20 days ago
Definitely, it helps courts understand the true meaning of the contract.
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Eliseo
1 months ago
Yeah, I agree. It's all about determining what the contract actually says.
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Daryl
1 months ago
I think B) Rules of interpretation is the correct answer.
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Melodie
2 months ago
Definitely B. The rules of interpretation are what allow courts to dig into the nitty-gritty of a contract and make sure they're upholding the actual intent, not just the literal wording.
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Micaela
28 days ago
Yes, without the rules of interpretation, it would be easy for parties to manipulate the wording of a contract to their advantage.
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Dana
29 days ago
I agree, the rules of interpretation are crucial for understanding the true meaning of a contract.
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Dalene
2 months ago
The rules of interpretation seem like the obvious choice here. Courts need to figure out what the contract really says, not just what it looks like on the surface.
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Mari
15 days ago
No, it's not about how the contract was formed, but about understanding what it says.
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Leslie
25 days ago
D) Rules of contract formation
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Tricia
1 months ago
B is correct. Courts use rules of interpretation to determine the true meaning of a contract.
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Magdalene
1 months ago
B) Rules of interpretation
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Deane
1 months ago
A) Order of precedence
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Billye
2 months ago
I'm not sure, but it makes sense that courts would use rules of interpretation to determine the meaning of a contract.
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Leah
2 months ago
I agree with Ettie, the rules of interpretation help courts understand the written contract.
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Ettie
2 months ago
I think the answer is B) Rules of interpretation.
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