The Longer Adolph Stayed on This Job,the More He Hated

question 116

Multiple Choice

The longer Adolph stayed on this job,the more he hated it.He thought the boss was too demanding.He especially disliked being reprimanded for being late.One afternoon,he was asked by a secretary to take a letter to the boss for his signature.The boss had had an eye operation and was recuperating at home.Adolph got two signatures,one on the letter and one on a note promising to pay Adolph $1000 in consideration for services rendered.The boss was not careless,but couldn't read the papers.What plea or argument,if any,could the boss use to avoid paying on the promissory note?

• A)unconscionability
• B)duress
• C)shared mistake
• D)rectification
• E)non est factum

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Definitions:

Accommodating

Showing willingness to adjust actions or decisions to take into account others' needs or preferences.

Withdrawing

The act of pulling back or removing oneself from a situation, engagement, or commitment.

Confronting

The act of facing or addressing problems, disagreements, or challenging situations directly.

Collaborating

Working jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor, to achieve a common goal.