When Courts Interpret Sales and Lease Contracts, How Do They

question 61

Multiple Choice

When courts interpret sales and lease contracts, how do they prioritize the combination of the following four factors?

• A) (1) Express terms, (2) Course of performance, (3) Course of dealing, and (4) Usage of trade
• B) (1) Usage of trade, (2) Course of performance, (3) Course of dealing, and (4) Express terms
• C) (1) Express terms, (2) Course of dealing, (3) Course of performance, and (4) Usage of trade
• D) (1) Course of performance, (2) Course of dealing, (3) Express terms, and (4) Usage of trade
• E) (1) Express terms, (2) Usage of trade, (3) Course of dealing, and (4) Course of performance

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Definitions:

Lease Term

Lease Term refers to the duration for which a lease agreement is effective, detailing the period a lessee has the right to occupy or use the leased property.

Commit Waste

The act of detrimentally altering property, thereby reducing its value, by a tenant or individual in possession of the property.

Tenant's Duty

The obligations that a tenant must adhere to under the terms of a rental agreement, including paying rent and maintaining the property.

Criminal Acts

Actions that are forbidden by law and are punishable by the government.