Ivan Places an Oral Order for 30 Computers with a Local

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Essay

Ivan places an oral order for 30 computers with a local manufacturer.He specifies the unique combination of hardware and software that is to be part of the computers.He also informs the manufacturer that he will not require such computers again in the future.The manufacturer informs Ivan that the total cost of these unique computers would amount to $66,000 and begins production of the computers.Analyze whether this oral contract is enforceable in a court of law.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from overwork or stress.

Resistance

Opposition faced when encountering a force, difficulty, or the act of refusing to comply with something or someone.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the body's response to stress, involving the immediate activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.