Question 8b
Marking Guide

(b) This part of the question relates to the issue of anticipatory breach of contract and the consequences of any such breach.

5 marks 
Accurate analysis of the situation together with a detailed knowledge of the general legal principles involved, linked to a sound application of those principles.

3–4 marks 
Sound knowledge of the law but perhaps lacking in application, or alternatively not showing a sufficiently clear understanding of the legal principles involved.

1–2 marks 
Weak or unbalanced answer. Perhaps aware of the nature of the problem, but lacking in clear knowledge of
the principles or deficient in relation to how those principles should be applied.

0 marks 
Totally lacking in knowledge or application.