The Utah Court of Appeals in the Dementas V

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Utah Court of Appeals in the Dementas v.Estate of Tallas case found:

• A) the trial court correctly determined that there was no consideration to support Tallas's promise.
• B) Utah applies the "moral obligation" exception to the requirement of consideration, and therefore Tallas's promise was supported by consideration.
• C) because Utah does not recognize the "moral obligation" exception to the requirement of consideration, Dementas prevails.
• D) the trial court's finding that the services rendered by Dementas to Tallas were performed gratuitously was erroneous.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Division

The sympathetic division is a part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.

Heart Contractions

The rhythmic contractions of the cardiac muscle of the heart that pump blood throughout the body.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The part of the digestive system that runs from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Visceral Organ Activity

Refers to the functions performed by the internal organs of the body, critical for sustaining life.