EcoGrow Inc

question 54

Multiple Choice

EcoGrow Inc.contractually agreed to deliver two tons of organic fertilizer on March 16 to Organics Inc.The contract provided for the payment of $1000 for each day the delivery may be delayed.An ice storm closed highways,causing Eco to deliver four days late.What could you likely expect a lawyer representing Organics to argue before the court hearing a dispute over the non-payment of the late fee?

• A) to have the court apply the parole evidence rule to the contract
• B) to ignore the parties' intentions and apply the plain-meaning rule
• C) to have the court apply the rules of construction to the contract
• D) to ignore the rules of construction and apply the entire contract rule

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain; it mainly includes the cerebral hemispheres.

Spinal cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.

Frontal lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.

Motor activity

Physical movements and actions generated by the body's muscle system.