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If an offer specifies no time limit in which to accept,


A) the offeree has 30 days to respond.
B) the offeree has 10 days to respond.
C) the offer is not valid and therefore it does not matter when the offeree responds.
D) the offeree has a reasonable period during which to accept.

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Bob signed an agreement with Joe under which Bob agreed to purchase all the hay that Joe grew during the coming growing season.This contract will be


A) unenforceable due to its vagueness.
B) unenforceable due to the difficulty of devising an appropriate remedy for a breach.
C) enforceable as long as both parties act in good faith and Bob doesn't suddenly demand more hay than what was reasonably estimated.
D) unenforceable unless state real estate law makes an exception.

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Briefly discuss how an offer can be accepted.Include in your answer the application of the mirror image rule.

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When there is a valid offer outstanding,...

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Jerry knows that Lucy has coveted his classic car for quite some time.Finally willing to sell it,he sends a letter to Lucy offering to sell the car for $15,000.Lucy responds by saying she needs time to arrange financing.Lucy offers Jerry $100 to keep the offer open for two weeks.Jerry agrees,taking the $100.Three days later,Roberta contacts Jerry saying she is interested in buying the car and has the cash to buy it outright.Jerry is concerned that if he doesn't sell the car to Roberta now,she may not be interested later.Furthermore,Lucy may never be able to arrange financing.Jerry is afraid he may end up with no buyer at all.He comes to you for advice.What do you advise?

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Jerry made an option contract ...

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Hensley and Boyer have been negotiating for several months over issues related to the purchase and sale of some real estate.They draft a letter of intent that


A) protects both parties by ensuring the other side is serious and creates a binding agreement on the issues on which the parties have agreed thus far.
B) may or may not be an offer, depending on the exact language and whether the document indicates that the parties have reached an agreement.
C) has a legal binding effect concerning the issues outlined in the letter.
D) courts will consider to be a valid offer which the other party must accept if offered in good faith.

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Floyd offers to sell his 1967 Ford Mustang convertible to Tim.Before they conclude their negotiations,Floyd dies.Which of the following is true?


A) Floyd's heirs must sell the car to Tim.
B) Floyd's heirs must continue to negotiate the offer and sell the car, if a reasonable price can be determined.
C) The offer terminates automatically upon Floyd's death.
D) There is a contract if Tim accepts before learning of Floyd's death.

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Wally owns 200 acres of land.Wally offers to sell the land to Robert for $1,500 per acre.Robert replies that he does not need 200 acres of land but would like to buy 40 acres at $1,500 per acre.Wally agrees to sell but does not identify which 40 acres.Later,Wally refuses to sell any land to Robert.What is the result?


A) Robert wins; this is an enforceable contract with complete and definite terms.
B) Robert wins; the UCC will decide which 40 acres are to be sold.
C) Wally wins; the original offer was not intended to be an offer but merely an invitation to negotiate.
D) Wally wins; this agreement is too indefinite since it does not identify which 40 acres are to be sold.

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Nella offers to sell her crop of strawberries,which have just been picked,to Morgan's Market.Since Nella does not specify a time limit for acceptance,Morgan's can accept the offer at any point in time.

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What elements are necessary for an offer to be valid? Give two examples of nonoffers.

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An offer is an act or statement that pro...

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The Johnsons decided to sell their summer cabin on Beech Lake.They sent flyers out to all who previously had expressed an interest in buying the cabin stating that they were planning on selling their cabin.The flyer described the location of the property,the size of the lot,and the price.If one of the recipients responds by sending a letter accepting,an agreement


A) will not be formed because the flyer was sent out as an invitation to make an offer.
B) will be formed because the first to respond gets the property.
C) will be formed because the price is included.
D) will not be formed because of the parol evidence rule.

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The intent of the offeror to extend an offer to the offeree is generally determined by reference to


A) the beliefs of the offeror.
B) the subjective intention of the offeror.
C) the assumptions of the offeror.
D) the words and conduct of the offeror.

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Seth told the salesperson at Outdoor Times that he wanted the sleeping bag that was advertised in the Sunday paper;one that would keep him comfortable if the temperature drops to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.The salesperson told Seth they were sold out of that bag,but there were two other styles that would meet his needs and were the same price.Seth insisted he wanted the advertised bag and threatened to sue for breach of contract.Which is true?


A) Outdoor Times is guilty of "bait and swap."
B) Seth will prevail in his case, as Outdoor Times is responsible for having sufficient stock of advertised items.
C) Seth will not prevail, as the advertisement was simply a request for offers.
D) Outdoor Times must provide Seth with a raincheck, ensuring he can buy the same bag at the sales price at a later date.

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Which of the following offers are considered to be irrevocable for a given period?


A) Firm offers.
B) Option contracts.
C) A writing signed by a merchant offering to hold open an offer for the sale of goods for a stated period.
D) All of the above.

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Which of the following are generally considered to be legal offers?


A) placing an item up for auction
B) catalog advertisements
C) price lists
D) a note scribbled on a restaurant napkin that includes the details of the offer

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Oxtron,Inc.sent the following price list to its customers. Dispensers: SBC-500J \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad $670.00 True TDD-1 \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad $875.00 True TDD-2 \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad $1,465.00 True TDD-3 \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad $1,515.00 CO2 Tank and Regulator \quad $150.00 Which statement is correct?


A) These price quotes would generally be considered offers.
B) These price quotes would generally not be considered offers.
C) These price quotes would generally be considered output contracts.
D) These price quotes would generally be considered requirements contracts.

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If Morales and Rolfes Supply negotiate for the purchase and sale of a supply of fuel for a three-year period for Morales' business,


A) the contract may indicate a method for determining the price, without stating a definite price.
B) Morales and Rolfes must depend on the UCC's gap-filler provisions to determine a price since the fuel is a "good" covered by Article 2 of the UCC.
C) the contract price must remain the same for the entire three-year contractual period.
D) their contractual requirements regarding definiteness would be the same under the UCC and the common law.

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Nunnsky's Retail sent out newspaper inserts advertising wool suits for $50.In fact,the store had only two,out-of-style suits for sale at this price.Their other wool suits started at $175.This constitutes bad faith in its advertising,so consumers may have protection through state consumer protection statutes.

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A seller's form clearly states no warranty is included.The buyer's form states that the seller warrants the goods for one year.In this case


A) no contract can be created.
B) the warranty term is a "different term," and the majority of states hold that a contract can be formed but the contradictory terms cancel each other out.
C) the warranty term is an "additional term" that becomes part of the contract in most states.
D) the warranty term is a "different term," which in most states becomes part of the contract unless the seller promptly objects.

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Vick Valve Company makes valves for plumbing fixtures.At the beginning of the year,it sends out a price list addressing each one,"To our valued customers." Honest Hank Hardware orders a variety of valves at the prices quoted on the price list.Vick Valve must honor the prices on the list and sell the valves to Honest Hank.

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According to the UCC,one or more open terms will not cause a sales contract to fail for indefiniteness as long as the parties intended to make a contract and there is a reasonably certain basis for the court to determine the open terms.

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