Why Do Parties Who Are Not in Privity of Contract

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why do parties who are not in privity of contract usually not have rights to a contract?

• A) Because of the statute of frauds.
• B) Because contracts are private agreements between parties who each agree to give or do something for the other party.
• C) Because it would be against public policy to provide rights to a contract to those without privity.
• D) Because it would be too difficult to determine who has contractual rights if privity of contract is not required.
• E) Because privity of contract is necessary to ensure a contract is in compliance with the UCC.

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