A Sympathy Note to a Colleague Whose Spouse Has Just

question 36

Multiple Choice

A sympathy note to a colleague whose spouse has just died should

• A) mention specific memories or a specific quality of the deceased.
• B) come to the point in the middle or final paragraph.
• C) emphasize the reader's emotional state.
• D) avoid discussing the deceased in any way.
• E) use emotional language to show concern.

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Definitions:

Specific Performance

A legal remedy requiring a party to perform a specific act, usually fulfilling a contractual agreement, rather than paying damages for failing to perform.

Risk of Loss

The liability for damage or destruction of goods, determining which party bears the financial burden if goods are damaged before delivery.

Risk of Loss

The chance that an asset might be lost, stolen, or damaged, and the question of who bears this risk under the terms of a contract.

Pleadings Provided

Legal documents submitted by parties in a lawsuit that set forth the claims, defenses, and other legal arguments involved in the dispute.