EcoGrow Inc

question 54

Multiple Choice

EcoGrow Inc.contractually agreed to deliver two tons of organic fertilizer on March 16 to Organics Inc.The contract provided for the payment of $1000 for each day the delivery may be delayed.An ice storm closed highways,causing Eco to deliver four days late.What could you likely expect a lawyer representing Organics to argue before the court hearing a dispute over the non-payment of the late fee?

• A) to have the court apply the parole evidence rule to the contract
• B) to ignore the parties' intentions and apply the plain-meaning rule
• C) to have the court apply the rules of construction to the contract
• D) to ignore the rules of construction and apply the entire contract rule

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