Paul Contracts to Sell His Home to Dee for $100,000

question 17

Essay

Paul contracts to sell his home to Dee for $100,000.The sale,which was negotiated by a broker for two parties who never met,was set to close on September 1.On July 15,Paul discovers the identity of the buyer,and immediately writes Dee to tell him that there's no way he'll ever sell his house to "some hippy." Must Dee wait until September 1 to sue Paul for breach of contract?

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Definitions:

Frontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front that is responsible for complex cognitive functions, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates important functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of hormones.

Midbrain

A region of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Hayflick Limit

Genetically controlled limit, proposed by Hayflick, on the number of times cells can divide in members of a species.