Quibble Game Company's Liabilities Exceed Its Assets

question 36

Multiple Choice

Quibble Game Company's liabilities exceed its assets.Quibble hires Roo & Slay,an accounting firm,to prepare a balance sheet.Through Roo & Slay's negligent omissions,the sheet shows a positive net worth.Town Bank relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Quibble.When Quibble defaults,Town files a suit against Roo & Slay.Under the Restatement rule,Roo & Slay is most likely

• A)liable because Roo & Slay owed a duty of care to Quibble.
• B)liable because Roo & Slay owed a duty to any foreseeable user.
• C)liable if Roo & Slay knew that Town would rely on the balance sheet.
• D)not liable because Roo & Slay and Town were not in privity.

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Definitions:

Bulk Sale

The sale of large quantities of goods to a buyer, typically at a reduced price, often used in wholesale transactions or when selling commodities.

Reserved Quantity

The amount of inventory set aside or reserved for a specific purpose or customer, not available for general sale or use.

Spot Market

A public financial market in which commodities, securities, or currencies are traded for immediate delivery and payment, contrasting with futures or options markets.

Bulk Sale

The sale of large quantities of goods at once, typically to another business rather than an individual consumer.