Chapter 5 Elements of a Contract

Monday, 1/27

  • Define all vocabulary words in marble notebook for Section 5.1 "Capacity and Legality" pgs 101-114 and Section 5.2 "Consideration" pgs. 115-123.

  • Ch. 5 Section 5.1 Vocabulary quiz is Wednesday. (11 questions)

  • Chapter 5 ELEMENTS OF A CONTRACT pg. 100

  • Discussion about "assumption" and "rebuttable presumption" from pg. 101 top of page

  • Notes on PowerPoint Section 5.1

  • Give open note handout on topics:

  • Agreements that break Statues

  • Agreements Contrary to Public Policy.

  • Review PowerPoint that explains Public Policy and Statute of Frauds. pgs. 105-107 textbook.

Tuesday, 1/28

  • Requirements of Capacity/Capacity Rules and Limitations.

  • Read through handout with class "The Risks and Dangers of Entering a Contract with a Minor"

  • Ch. 5 Test is TBA

Wednesday, 1/29

  • Section 5.1. Vocabulary quiz.

  • Discussion of "parens patriae" pg. 105 (Rights and Duties of Parents and Guardians)

  • Discussion of Legality and Effect of Illegality pg. 105 bottom-106 top

  • Students will use open outline google document on classroom to complete notes on "Agreements that Break Statutes"pgs. 106-107


Thursday, 1/30

  • Section 5.1 vocabulary quiz.

  • Students will use open outline google document on classroom to complete notes on "Agreements contrary to Public Policy"pgs. 108-110 top.

  • Complete pg. 41, 42, 43 and 44 in workbook.

  • Case study pg. 102 in textbook. Read/discuss.

  • Statute of Frauds pgs. 110-114

  • Statute of Frauds - what does it mean and what contracts fall under this law?

Fri, 1/31

  • PowerPoint presentation 5.2 Consideration

  • Give out article on "Gratuity". Discuss whether or not leaving a tip/not leaving a tip at a restaurant would be considered a legal or illegal agreement.

Mon. 2/3

  • Give out Mattel, Inc. vs. MGA Entertainment, Inc. Discuss briefly "non-compete clauses.

Tuesday 2/4


Wednesday 2/5


Thursday 2/6


Friday 2/7

  • Chapter 5 Test