Which of the Following Principles Could You Reasonably Expect Canadian

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following principles could you reasonably expect Canadian common law courts to apply when faced by cases dealing with a standard form contracts?

• A) Customers' continued use amounts to acceptance of unilateral amendments.
• B) Terms are to be set out in plain language and legalese must be absent.
• C) Pre-printed terms are put inside a box to which reference is made on the outside.
• D) Ambiguous terms should be construed against the party that prepared the contract.

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Definitions:

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a financial measurement tool utilized to assess the potential profit of investment opportunities.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation that reflects the average rate of return a company is expected to pay to all its security holders.

After-Tax Value

The value of a transaction or investment after all taxes have been deducted.

Capital Structure

Refers to the blend of debt, equity, and other financing sources used by a company to fund its operations and growth endeavors.