Arnold Who Worked for the Clean Corporation Sold Vacuum Cleaners

question 3

Multiple Choice

Arnold who worked for the Clean Corporation sold vacuum cleaners house to house. He called on Anna, a single mother on welfare with five children. Convinced by Arnold's sales presentation Anna signed a sales contract to purchase a vacuum cleaner. While the contract stated the price of $600 payable in weekly installments, there were hidden charges (fine print) covering insurance and a service contract for one year bringing the total to $900. After paying in $300, a neighbor pointed out the hidden charges to Anna who then stopped payments at the suggestion of Legal Aid under the theory of

• A) fraud.
• B) duress.
• C) misrepresentation.
• D) unconscionability.

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Definitions:

Motor Vehicle

A self-propelled vehicle used for transporting passengers or goods on land.

Perfection

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Public Notice

An official announcement made to the public through available ways, including newspapers, official websites, or public bulletin boards.

Attachment

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