Anne Orally Promises Julia That in Return for Julia Washing

question 76

Essay

Anne orally promises Julia that in return for Julia washing Anne's dog, Anne unconditionally promises to pay Julia $50 the next Wednesday. Is a contract formed, is it negotiable, and why or why not?

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Definitions:

Unstandardized Interview

An interview format without fixed questions, allowing the interviewer more flexibility to explore topics in depth based on the interviewee's responses.

Probing Question

A question designed to elicit more in-depth responses, often used in qualitative research to explore aspects not covered in initial responses.

Extra Question

An additional query or inquiry posed beyond the original set of questions, often aimed at further clarifying or expanding upon gathered information.

Throwaway Question

A question asked by researchers during an interview that is intended to be easy for participants to answer, often used to warm up the respondent or to discard.