In the Light of Current Evidence, a Reasonable Figure for the Age

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the light of current evidence, a reasonable figure for the age of the universe is

• A) 13.7 million years.
• B) 13.7 billion years.
• C) 100 billion years.
• D) 15 trillion years.

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Definitions:

Quasi-contract

A quasi-contract is a legal concept where the court imposes a contract-like obligation on a party to prevent unjust enrichment, even though no actual agreement exists between the parties.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made when the other party has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.

Oral Contract

A verbal agreement between parties that is legally binding, though more difficult to enforce than written contracts due to the lack of physical evidence.