Linda Wanted to Replace the Old Carpet in Her Home

question 5

Multiple Choice

Linda wanted to replace the old carpet in her home.She entered into a contract with Carpet Co. ,for the purchase and installation of a new carpet.The price of the carpet was $3,000 and the cost of the labor to install the carpet was $150.Later,Linda became dissatisfied with this transaction and now wants to sue Carpet Co.Linda wants to apply the contract rules of the UCC,but Carpet Co. ,wants to apply the contract rules of the common law.Which source of law should govern this case?

• A)The contract rules of the UCC apply,because the contract included the sale of goods.
• B)The contract rules of the UCC apply,because the predominant purpose of the contract was for the sale of goods.
• C)The contract rules of the common law apply,because the contract included services,which are governed by the common law.
• D)The contract rules of the common law apply,because all contracts are governed by the common law.

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Definitions:

Compensatory Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to cover losses directly resulting from the defendant's wrongful action, intended to restore the injured party to their original position.

Erroneous Denial

A decision to reject or refuse something, such as a claim or request, that is based on incorrect or faulty reasoning.

Settlement

An agreement reached by parties in a lawsuit before the case goes to trial or a final judgment is issued.

Litigation

The process of taking legal action or engaging in a lawsuit to resolve disputes between parties.