Davis Co and Ruby Creations Enter an Oral Contract Providing That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Davis Co. and Ruby Creations enter an oral contract providing that Ruby will deliver three dozen dresses to Davis at $20 per dress. The next day, Davis sent Ruby a letter signed by Davis's purchasing agent confirming the quantity and item, but not mentioning the price. Which of the following is true?

• A) Davis Co. is not bound by the terms of the letter unless Ruby responds in writing to verify the agreement.
• B) Ruby Creations and Davis Co. were bound in an enforceable contract at the time they entered the oral agreement.
• C) Davis is bound by the contract when its authorized agent sends the letter, but Ruby Creations is bound by the oral contract ten days after receiving the letter, unless it objects in writing within that time.
• D) The parties cannot be bound by the contract because the price term was missing from the written confirmation.

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