Salvatore Created a Contract with Acme Corp

question 17

Multiple Choice

Salvatore created a contract with Acme Corp. Although the parties initially performed their obligations without complaint or difficulty, a dispute has now arisen. Acme Corp claims the protection of a force majeure clause. Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A) The company has discovered that Salvatore is under the age of majority.
• B) The company wants to escape from the contract on the grounds of frustration.
• C) Salvatore claims that he made some mistake when he entered into the agreement.
• D) Salvatore has argued that the contract is unenforceable because it is not evidenced in writing.
• E) Salvatore has argued that he entered into the contract as a result of undue influence.

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Definitions:

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing others in a deceptive or unscrupulous way, often for personal gain.

Laboratory Studies

Research conducted under controlled conditions within a lab, often to test hypotheses or understand mechanisms.

Generalizable

The extent to which the findings from a study can be applied or extended to groups or situations beyond the initial research setting.

Real-Life Situations

Scenarios or events occurring in actual life, outside of controlled or artificial environments.