Steven Has a Typed Copy of a Contract, Which He

question 2

Multiple Choice

Steven has a typed copy of a contract, which he would like to have Thomas sign. Thomas, who needs glasses to read typing, doesn't want to sign until he has read the document, but Steven convinces Thomas to sign it anyway, because it is a "standard" contract for this type of situation. Is the contract which Thomas signed binding upon him?

• A) No, because he did not read it.
• B) No, because he entered into it based upon fraud in the execution.
• C) Yes, because he has made a unilateral mistake of law.
• D) Yes, because he was negligent in not ascertaining its contents.

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Definitions:

Rational Persuasion

An influence tactic involving logical arguments and factual evidence to convince others of a viewpoint.

Apprising

Involves informing or giving notice to someone, often used in contexts of performance evaluation or feedback in organizational settings.

Expert Power

The influence one possesses due to their skills, experience, or knowledge in a specific area.

Rational Persuasion

A method of influence involving the use of logical arguments and factual evidence to convince others of a viewpoint or to persuade them to take a particular action.