Why Would Members of a Family Experience an Uphill Battle

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why would members of a family experience an uphill battle in a common law court with respect to the enforcement of contractual obligations owed to one another?

• A) The law presumes promises between family members are non-contractual.
• B) The law presumes all promises between family members are gratuitous.
• C) The family members' intention to contract must be subjectively tested.
• D) The family members must understand the legal consequences of a promise.

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