James and Allison Are a Newlywed Couple Who Are Ready

question 75

Essay

James and Allison are a newlywed couple who are ready to purchase their own home. Olivia, the homeowner, meets with James and Allison so she can give them a tour of the house. The couple walks toward the second floor balcony that is constructed in wood. They discuss that once they purchase the house, they plan on tearing down the balcony to build something bigger. Olivia tells them that the balcony is in perfect condition when in reality, the wood is infested with termites. Also, the roof is leaky in many places and there are some weak spots in the foundation that would be costly to repair, but Olivia does not tell the couple. James and Allison move in, and two weeks later, a storm caused leaks that damaged some items in the house. Is Olivia guilty of false pretenses?

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Definitions:

Pyridoxine

Another name for Vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy.

Amino Acid Metabolism

The set of biochemical processes that lead to the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids, crucial for protein synthesis and energy production.

Coenzyme FAD

Flavin adenine dinucleotide, a redox-active coenzyme associated with various enzymes, involved in several important metabolic reactions.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in blood clotting and bone metabolism.