Sometimes a Contract Is Drafted in Such a Way That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a contract is drafted in such a way that it fails to clearly and precisely express the essential terms of the offer. Which of the following would have the greatest influence on a court's willingness to interpret such an offer and resolve uncertainties?

• A) the terms that would have resulted from completed negotiations
• B) a stated workable formula for determining market price
• C) evidence of a clear intention of the parties to create legal relations
• D) certain matters in the agreement left to be decided in the future

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Transitory Components

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