One Often Overlooked Concern of Older Persons Is Abuse

question 3

Multiple Choice

One often overlooked concern of older persons is abuse. Elder abuse encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Identification of abuse could consist of which of the following?

• A) A daughter refuses to visit her mother due to work commitments.
• B) A child runs around the house breaking items.
• C) A young man repeatedly steals money from his grandmother.
• D) An elderly person demands that the family come for dinner.

Identify damages not recoverable by the seller due to breach.

Distinguish between the various legal remedies available under the Code and their common law counterparts.

Assess damages and remedies in a real-world scenario.

Understand the rationale behind the Code's remedies for breach of sales contracts and their implementation.

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Definitions:

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