The Scholar's Diner Is Located at the Edge of a College

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Scholar's Diner is located at the edge of a college campus in Ontario.Not surprisingly,most of its customers are college students.And most of those students are law-abiding patrons.There is,however,a substantial number of students who frequently "dine-and-dash." They sneak out the restaurant's back door after they have eaten,but before they have paid for their meals.Lily is one of those students.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)If Lily is caught sneaking out the back door,the restaurant will be entitled to sue her for breach of contract,but it will not be entitled to detain her.
• B)If Lily is convicted of a crime,she cannot also be held liable in private law.
• C)If Lily is caught sneaking out the back door,she may be arrested by a police officer but not by one of the restaurant's employees.
• D)If Lily is held liable in tort,she cannot later be charged with a crime in connection with the same events.
• E)If Lily is caught sneaking out the back door of the diner,she may be lawfully arrested by either one of the restaurant's employees or by another diner,however this course of action is not generally advisable.

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Definitions:

Mistake

An erroneous belief about the facts of a contract at the time the contract is concluded. When a mistake occurs, legal assent is absent.

Material Effect

A significant impact or change on a company's operations, financial condition, or future prospects.

Unilateral Mistake

A situation in a contract where one party is mistaken about a critical fact of the agreement, which could potentially lead to the contract being voidable by the mistaken party.

Bilateral

Involving two parties, sides, or aspects, often referring to agreements or relationships between two entities.