Fact Pattern 13-5​ Brick and Carmen Are in an Auto Accident. Brick Offers

question 63

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 13-5​
Brick and Carmen are in an auto accident. Brick offers Carmen $2,000 if she promises not to pursue her potential legal claim against Brick. Carmen agrees. Later, Carmen discovers that it will cost $1,500 to repair her car and $4,000 to cover the medical expenses for a latent injury.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 13-5. The agreement between Brick and Carmen is

• A) ​a covenant not to sue.
• B) ​an illusory promise.
• C) ​a release.
• D) ​promissory estoppel.

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Definitions:

General Partnership

A business structure where two or more individuals share ownership, profits, and responsibilities.

Liability

The state of being legally responsible for something, typically involving financial compensation for harm or damages.

Souvenir Shop

A retail establishment specializing in the sale of goods and memorabilia indicative of a particular location or event, aimed primarily at tourists.

Injuries

Physical or emotional harm or damage sustained by an individual, often due to accidents or actions of others.