John's Son Was Not His Agent but Contracted to Purchase

question 28

Multiple Choice

John's son was not his agent but contracted to purchase a computer in John's name. When John learned of this, John sternly rebuked his son but continued to use the computer for several weeks. After losing interest in the computer, John offered to return it, saying that the purchase was unauthorized. John:

• A) is not liable on the purchase.
• B) expressly ratified the purchase.
• C) is liable because all children have the apparent authority to contract for their parents.
• D) ratified the purchase by John's conduct.

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Definitions:

Retina

Neural tissue lining the back of the eyeball’s interior, which contains the receptors for vision.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without a person's conscious awareness.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Subliminal Persuasion

A method of influencing people's attitudes or behaviors on a subconscious level, often through quick or subtly presented messages.