Rural Utility, Inc

question 46

Multiple Choice

Rural Utility, Inc., enters into a contract with Shovel Excavation Service to dig up, replace, and rebury Rural's cables in a certain location. Rural advances Shovel 10 percent of its cost. If the parties rescind the contract, Shovel's refund of the payment would be

• A) a penalty.
• B) liquidated damages.
• C) restitution.
• D) specific performance.

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