You Purchase a $30, Nonrefundable Ticket to a Play at a Local

question 75

Multiple Choice

You purchase a $30, nonrefundable ticket to a play at a local theater. Ten minutes into the show you realize that it is not a very good show and place only a $10 value on seeing the remainder of the show. Alternatively you could leave the theater and go home and watch TV or read a book. You place an $8 value on watching TV and a $6 value on reading a book.

• A)You should leave the theater since the net benefit from seeing the remainder of the show is -$20, while going home will earn you at least $8 of satisfaction.
• B)You should stay and watch the remainder of the show.
• C)You should go home and watch TV.
• D)You should go home and read a book.

Understand the concept of contractual capacity and lawful purpose within contract law.

Appreciate the significance of writing in contract formation and the exceptions to the requirement.

Evaluate the importance of conditions precedent, subsequent, and concurrent in determining contractual obligations.

Understand the historical context and evolution of commercial law, including the incorporation of the law merchant into national legal documents.

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