Beta Construction Company,a Subcontractor,understates Its Bid Due to a Clerical

question 37

Multiple Choice

Beta Construction Company,a subcontractor,understates its bid due to a clerical error.If Acme Construction is the general contractor,can Acme enforce the contract as bid?

• A) Yes; if there is no reason to doubt its accuracy.
• B) Yes; even if Acme Construction knew there was an error,it can enforce the contract.
• C) No; not if the mistake was the result of gross negligence on the part of Beta Construction.
• D) No; not if the mistake is so serious that enforcing it would be unconscionable.
• E) A and D are correct.

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