In Chodos V

question 117

Multiple Choice

In Chodos v.West Publishing Company,Inc.,in which the defendant refused to publish a treatise after the author had completed the document as agreed,what was the result?

• A) As a matter of law, West had the right in its sole discretion to refuse to publish the document.
• B) West had breached its contract with the author, because he had completed the treatise as agreed.
• C) West had substantially complied by giving the author notice that the treatise likely would not sell.
• D) The author had failed to periodically ask West if the agreement was still in place, which barred the author from any recovery.
• E) The author had no right to rely on West's statements, because he had not received any partial payment.

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Definitions:

Partnership Interest

A partner’s ownership interest in a partnership which embodies the partner’s transferable interest and the partner’s management and other rights.

Shareholder Interest

Refers to the stakes or investments that shareholders have in a company, encompassing financial gains, company governance, and decision-making influence.

Creditors Of Partnership

Individuals or entities that a partnership owes money to.

Sole Owners

Individuals or entities that are the exclusive legal proprietors of a business, property, or any asset.