As Bennie Entered the Big Table Restaurant,he Noticed a Sign

question 48

Multiple Choice

As Bennie entered The Big Table restaurant,he noticed a sign that said "All-U-Can-Eat-At Our Reasonable Price." Because the restaurant was busy,and because the staff was all tied up with other customers,Bennie found a table for himself and then began eating from the self-serve buffet.After finishing his meal,he paid an appropriate amount to the cashier and left the building.Bennie had not spoken,or been spoken to,at any point.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)While he undoubtedly was required to pay for his meal,the lack of communication means that Bennie's obligation to pay could not have arisen in the law of contract.
• B)Assuming that the general rules apply,no contract was formed until Bennie paid for his meal.
• C)The facts of this case provide a clear illustration of the concept of a unilateral contract.
• D)If a court was required to decide how much Bennie had to pay for his meal,it would rely on the concept of quantum meruit.
• E)because he ate without first receiving permission to do so from the restaurant,Bennie probably committed a crime.

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