Inez,wishing to Sell a Used Business Law Book,calls Janice and Tells

question 94

Multiple Choice

Inez,wishing to sell a used business law book,calls Janice and tells her that if she does not hear from her within twenty-four hours,she will assume that Janice wishes to purchase the book for $50.After the expiration of twenty-four hours,which of the following is correct regarding the status of the proposed book sale?

• A)There is no contract because silence,as a general rule,cannot be used to form a contract.
• B)There is no contract because the offer was not made in person.
• C)There is no contract because the offer was not made in writing.
• D)Janice can avoid the legal recognition of a contract,but only if she can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she did not hear about the offer before the stated expiration time.
• E)Janice can avoid the legal recognition of a contract,but only if she can prove beyond reasonable doubt that she did not hear about the offer before the stated expiration time.

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