L4M3 Exam Dumps : Commercial Contracting

Consideration only appears in common law countries. Below are some examples of what is and what is not consideration:

- Past consideration is something that has already been done or given. This cannot act as consideration

- Implied consideration: if the detail of a promise to pay is expressed after the provision of goods or services, but there is an implication that such promise would be forthcoming, this may (depending on the facts) be valid consideration.

- A promise given to a third party: this is not normally consideration, and is based on a concept known as privity of contract. Anyone who is not a party to the contract, even if they are beneficiary of it, cannot sue if the terms of the contract are breached.

- A promise to perform over and above an existing obligation: This is always consideration

Reducing specification detail can be safely managed by referencing industry standards and inviting suppliers to propose solutions. This supports flexibility and innovation while ensuring clarity and alignment with established quality benchmarks. Acronyms and samples (options 1 and 4) are not substitutes for formal specification methods.

Regarding rule of offer and acceptance, there are some differences among legal system around the world. For example, mailbox rule is generally applied in common law countries such as UK, US, Australia,.. while it is ignored in civil law countries. To clarify on rule of offer and acceptance in international trade, offerors may use expressed terms in their offers. These terms known as deemed receipt protocol.