Use This Fact Situation to Answer the Related Questions That

question 44

Multiple Choice

Use this fact situation to answer the related questions that follow: Alexander enters a grocery store to purchase some tea.He walks through the aisles until he finds the aisle he wants with the different kinds of tea displayed on the shelves.He finds the tea that he wants and then goes to the cashier,who scans the tea and tells Alexander the price,which Alexander then pays.The cashier then hands the tea to Alexander,who leaves the store.
In this situation,the tea on the store shelves is

• A)an offer.
• B)a contract.
• C)a promise to sell.
• D)an invitation to treat.
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Bailment

The legal relationship where physical possession of personal property is transferred from one person (the bailor) to another (the bailee) who subsequently has possession of the property under a contract.

Automobile

A vehicle on wheels designed for transport, commonly propelled by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.

Proprietor

An individual who owns and runs a business, possessing exclusive legal rights and responsibilities regarding its operations.

Absolute Liability

A legal principle where a party is held responsible for damages or loss, irrespective of intent or negligence.