Limiting the Number of Words in Each Sentence to Not

question 18

Multiple Choice

Limiting the number of words in each sentence to not more than_________ generally makes the writing more readable.

• A)20 words
• B)17 words
• C)12 words
• D)30 words

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Definitions:

Peerless Case

A reference to Raffles v. Wichelhaus, a landmark court case that dealt with mutual mistake in contract law, specifically regarding the identity of a ship named Peerless.

Rescinded Contract

A contract that has been declared void and is no longer legally binding, often due to mutual agreement or legal reasons.

Mutual Mistake

A situation in contract law where all parties involved have a shared erroneous belief concerning a basic assumption on which the contract was made.

Unilateral Mistake

A situation where only one party to a contract is mistaken about a fundamental fact or term of the contract.