Mort Approached the Chief Lending Officer at First Virginia Bank

question 221

Multiple Choice

Mort approached the chief lending officer at First Virginia Bank about obtaining a $75,000 loan. The banker said she would approve the loan provided that the funeral home's building was pledged as collateral. The banker was offering a(n)

• A) trade credit agreement.
• B) institutional loan.
• C) secured loan.
• D) revolving credit agreement.

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Definitions:

Doctrine of Mitigation

A legal principle that requires a party suffering loss due to a breach of contract to take reasonable steps to minimize the damage or loss.

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Refers to efforts taken to reduce the severity or impact of damages or losses that occur, often in the context of legal disputes or insurance claims.

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A legal remedy whereby a court orders the breaching party in a contract to perform their promised obligations rather than simply providing monetary compensation for failure to perform.