In Crest Ridge Construction V

question 166

Multiple Choice

In Crest Ridge Construction v. Newcourt, where an order for construction materials that Crest Ridge needed was rejected for failure to meet credit terms, and Crest Ridge had to find a higher-cost replacement and sued Newcourt for damages, the appeals court held that:

• A) Crest Ridge had no basis for suit since the credit terms of the contract were clear and it failed to follow the instructions
• B) Crest Ridge had no basis for suit since the credit terms of the contract were clear and it did not have sufficient credit history to qualify
• C) Newcourt was liable as it imposed higher credit conditions on Crest Ridge than it stated were necessary in the contract
• D) Newcourt was liable as its actions gave Crest Ridge reason to believe the sale had been approved
• E) none of the other choices

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