In SouthTrust Bank V

question 12

Multiple Choice

In SouthTrust Bank v. Williams, which of the following led to the final decision of the court?

• A) The SouthTrust's amendment to the regulations was ineffective.
• B) The mere failure to object to the addition of a material term can be construed as an acceptance of it.
• C) The parties in the case took no action that could be considered inconsistent with an assent to the arbitration provision.
• D) The parties in the case never affirmatively assented to the amended regulations.
• E) A written confirmation of an acceptance may modify the contract unless it adds a material term, and arbitration clauses are material terms.

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Definitions:

Organelles

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Cytoskeletal Elements

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Metabolic

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Hemolyzed

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