Which of the Following Was the Result in the Case

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result in the case in the text,Fantastic Sams Salons Corp.v.PSTEVO,LLC and Jeremy Baker,in which the court considered PSTEVO's counterclaim for fraudulent misrepresentation with regard to a franchise agreement?

• A)The counterclaim was dismissed because the disclaimer in the contract prohibited defendants from filing a claim.
• B)The counterclaim was dismissed even though the disclaimer was invalid.
• C)It is illegal to force a party to sign a disclaimer about representations made,and thus defendants were allowed to proceed with their counterclaim.
• D)The disclaimer was invalid and thus defendants were allowed to proceed with their counterclaim.
• E)The counterclaim was dismissed because,in response to a disclaimer in the contract,defendant affirmed that certain representations were not made.

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Definitions:

Celebratory

Pertaining to or involving activities done in honor of an event or achievement.

Appreciation

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

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Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement, typically formalized in a contract, between two or more parties regarding their rights and responsibilities.