A Famous Decision Involving Mistake in the Meaning of Contractual

question 27

True/False

A famous decision involving mistake in the meaning of contractual terms is Raffles v. Wichelhaus , a case involving two ships with the same name which were confused by the two parties. Neither party was at fault, and the court held that no contract existed.

Understand the elements of sentence structure and paragraph coherence.

Identify and correct common grammatical errors such as sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.

Differentiate between active and passive voice and understand their uses in business writing.

Recognize and apply parallel structure in sentences.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique where a maladaptive response to a stimulus is replaced with a more desirable one.

Paradoxical Intentions

A therapeutic technique where clients are advised to intentionally engage in or exaggerate the behaviors or thoughts they wish to eliminate, leading to awareness and change.

Implosion

A psychological therapy technique where a person is intensely exposed to their fears or traumas in their imagination to reduce the related anxiety.