Which of the Following Was the Result in the Case

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result in the case in the text Adone v.Paletto involving the rejection of a purported acceptance of an offer of compromise because it was not made within the time limit of 10 days specified in the offer?

• A)Rejection of the acceptance was unjustified because of the plaintiff's severe injuries.
• B)Rejection of the acceptance was enforceable because the 10 days in which the other party had to accept had expired.
• C)Rejection of the acceptance was enforceable because a trial had already been held.
• D)Rejection of the acceptance was unjustified because allowing only 10 days for acceptance is unreasonable.
• E)Rejection of the acceptance was unjustified because offers of compromise may not contain time limits.

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Definitions:

Elastic

Capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed, a property of certain materials.

Sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and shape.

Choroid

The vascular layer between the sclera and the retina in the eye, providing oxygen and nourishment to the outer layers of the retina.

Retina

The inner lining at the back of the eye that contains light-sensitive cells (rod and cone cells) which convert light into neural signals for vision.