Which of the Following Will Have the Likely Consequence of the Court's

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will have the likely consequence of the court's finding the contract void on the grounds of mistake?

• A)Ms.Hunt bought some property erroneously thinking that the province was planning to put a highway nearby,even though the seller had never made any such suggestion.She wants out of the contract.
• B)The parties signed a document that stated the consideration as $1100 instead of the $900 that the buyer and seller had contracted for,but the buyer cannot prove the terms of the original contract.
• C)Annette bought a suit thinking she would be invited back for a second interview.She wasn't and now wants to return the suit on the basis of mistake.
• D)Mary contracted to buy "the Acura car" from a collector of cars.He was selling his 1994 model but she thought she was buying the 1990 model.The court,looking at all evidence,found that the collector's interpretation was the more reasonable.
• E)Mr.Armstrong accepted the offer by Sidhu,who was selling a "computer program," but learned that they had a different understanding of what program was meant.The court cannot say that one interpretation is better than the other.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Psychological

Pertaining to psychological behaviors or thoughts that are detrimental to an individual's ability to adapt to and cope with various life situations.

Abusive Early Relationships

Interpersonal relationships during formative years distinguished by maltreatment or violence, impacting an individual's psychological development and well-being.

Behavioral Choices

Decisions individuals make concerning their actions, which are guided by cognitive processes, environmental influences, and past experiences.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to decreased response.