Leila Enters into a Contract with Metro Rides to Work

question 71

Multiple Choice

Leila enters into a contract with Metro Rides to work as a driver. Under the plain meaning rule, the court cannot consider any evidence not contained in the document if

• A) the parties' intent cannot be determined from the contract's language.
• B) the contract lacks a provision on a disputed issue.
• C) the words in the contract appear clear.
• D) a contract term can be interpreted in more than one way.

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Definitions:

Social Stratification

A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy, based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.

Social Class

A division of a society based on social and economic status.

Social Strata

Layers within a society, formed based on various criteria such as wealth, occupation, and education, which define a person's social standing or class.

Pecking Order

A social hierarchy among a group, where individuals or entities are ranked relative to each other.