Martinson Entered into a Contract to Purchase a Used Fax

question 10

Multiple Choice

Martinson entered into a contract to purchase a used fax machine from Gruber for $550. Martinson, who did not sign the agreement, changed his mind and refused to buy the fax machine from Gruber. Can Gruber legally enforce the contract?

• A) No; the sale was for less than $600.
• B) No; Martinson did not sign the contract.
• C) Yes; Gruber signed the contract.
• D) Yes; the sale contained all the elements of a contract.

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