In Chattler V

question 36

Essay

In Chattler v. U.S., a passport applicant claimed that the government breached its contract with her when it failed to process her application in a timely manner, even after she paid a fee for expedited processing. Chattler asserted that the expedited process was a valid offer that she accepted by paying the $60 fee. How did the court rule, and what must be present to find mutual assent?

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Definitions:

Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem tissue in plants, which transport water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant.

Apoptosis

A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, crucial for development and maintaining health.

Outer Bark

The external layer of the tree's bark, composed of dead cells, that serves as a protective layer against physical damage and disease.

Woody Plants

Woody plants are types of vegetation that develop hard, fibrous structural tissue called wood, used for support and water transport.