Ron Enters into a Contract to Paint Paul's House

question 28

Multiple Choice

Ron enters into a contract to paint Paul's house.When Paul decides on a color,Ron will buy the paint and paint the house for the price of $2,500.This contract is governed by:

• A)the common law of contracts because this is a mixed contract (one for services and goods).
• B)the common law of contracts because the predominant factor of the contract is for the sale of services and not goods.
• C)the Uniform Commercial Code because a sale of goods is involved.
• D)both the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code.

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