Which of the Following Situations Appears to Involve 'Unconscionability

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations appears to involve 'unconscionability'?

• A)A woman gave all of her property to the religious order of which she was a member.
• B)A man induced another to sign a contract by telling him that if he did not,he would report his son to the police for committing a criminal offence.
• C)A property developer promised their accountant a share in a business venture in return for a reduction in their bill.
• D)An elderly Italian couple sign a mortgage in favour of a bank guaranteeing their son's debts;the bank manager knows the couple are unaware of the son's financial difficulties.

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Definitions:

Regressive

Refers to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, often placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Tax Incidence

The analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare among entities, determining who ultimately bears the cost of the tax.

Burden

The load, duty, responsibility, or stress placed upon an individual or entity.

Distribution of Income

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are divided among its population, or the way in which wealth is shared amongst individuals.