In the Case in the Text,United States V

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the case in the text,United States v.Southern Union Company,the court held that the defendant was criminally liable because:

• A)it stored hazardous waste in violation of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act.
• B)it stored "pure mercury."
• C)it stored hazardous waste,albeit unknowingly.
• D)it stored hazardous waste without a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permit.

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Definitions:

Invalid Offer

An offer that cannot be legally accepted due to its failure to meet certain essential elements or because it involves activities contrary to law.

Counteroffer

An offeree’s response to an offer in which the offeree rejects the original offer and at the same time makes a new offer.

Original Offeror

The entity or individual who first makes an offer or proposal in a contract negotiation scenario.

Offer Terminates

The point at which a proposal or invitation to engage in a contract is revoked or becomes invalid.