Jill Contracts to Purchase Kevin's Automobile Under the Belief That

question 36

Multiple Choice

Jill contracts to purchase Kevin's automobile under the belief that she can sell it at a profit to Linda, but after Jill has bought the car, she finds out that Linda isn't interested in buying it. Jill:

• A) cannot void the contract.
• B) can rescind the agreement.
• C) could rescind the agreement if she was mistaken in her estimate of the value of the auto.
• D) can sue Linda for detrimental reliance.

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