The Decision in Waltons Stores (Interstate)Ltd V Maher (1998)164 CLR

question 7

Multiple Choice

The decision in Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher (1998) 164 CLR 387 is significant because:

• A)promissory estoppel was applied where there was no pre-existing contract.
• B)promissory estoppel was used to commence an action.
• C)promissory estoppel was applied in Australia.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Variable

A variable conceived by researchers to explain behaviors observed in their studies, but not directly observable or measurable itself.

Dependent Variable

A measurable outcome or effect in an experiment that is influenced by changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

the variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to explore its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

A collection of individuals in a study who do not undergo the experimental intervention, serving as a comparison point to evaluate the performance of participants who do.