The Owner of a Large Restaurant Wanted Four Large Pots

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Multiple Choice

The owner of a large restaurant wanted four large pots of flowers in front of the restaurant.Laura,a landscaper,submitted her offer: four large pots with flowers for $800.The owner said he would pay $600 for that.Laura said,"For $600,I'll provide four smaller pots with flowers." The owner said,"$600 for the smaller pots with flowers plus an arrangement for the front desk." Laura said,"Forget it," and started to leave.The owner said,"All right,I'll accept your offer of $600 for the four smaller pots with flowers." Laura didn't answer; she just got into her truck and drove off.On these facts,which of following is true?

• A) There is no contract because Laura's last offer was revoked.
• B) There is no contract because Laura's last offer had been rejected by a counter-offer, and the owner's offers had been rejected or were not accepted.
• C) There is no contract because Laura's last offer had lapsed after a reasonable time.
• D) There is a contract because at one point in the conversation Laura was willing to sell and the owner was willing to buy four smaller pots with flowers for $600.
• E) There is no contract because there is a presumption in law in these circumstances that the parties did not intend to create a legal relationship.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Time

A period that is fair and appropriate given the circumstances, often used in contracts to define a period for the performance of an obligation.

Subjective Approach

A perspective or method that relies on personal opinions, interpretations, feelings, or tastes, rather than objective or external facts.

Contract Determination

The process of establishing the terms of a contract, including its obligations, benefits, and conditions, often through negotiation.

Enforcement

The act of compelling compliance with a law, rule, agreement, or order.