Ralph Enters into a Contract with Skye to Buy Her

question 65

Multiple Choice

Ralph enters into a contract with Skye to buy her land based on her assertion that the land is open to development. After the sale, Ralph learns that only a small section of the land can be built on. A local law prohibits construction on the rest of the property. Ralph can

• A)not avoid the contract because persons are assumed to know the law.
• B)avoid the contract due to a bilateral mistake.
• C)avoid the contract due to undue influence.
• D)avoid the contract due to fraud.

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