Drew Contracts to Sell a House to Evan

question 36

Multiple Choice

Drew contracts to sell a house to Evan.The contract provides that if Drew does not close the deal by February 10,he must pay Evan one-half of the contract price.This provision is not enforceable because it is

• A)a liquidated damages clause.
• B)a material breach.
• C)a mitigation of damages.
• D)a penalty clause.

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Definitions:

Current Liability

A company's obligations or debts that are due to be paid to creditors within one year.

Current Asset

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the operating cycle of the business, whichever is longer.

Temporary Accounts

Accounts used to collect information during a single accounting period, which are reset by transferring the balance to a permanent account at the period's end.

Prepaid Expenses

Items such as supplies that will be used in the business in the future.