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:

Unconscionable

Not right or reasonable; especially in a legal context to describe terms that are so unfair to one party that no reasonable or informed person would agree to them.

Med-Arb

A hybrid dispute resolution process combining mediation and arbitration, where an unresolved issue in mediation can be decided by arbitration.

Dispute Resolution Process

A systematic approach used to resolve disagreements between parties, which may include mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

Med-Arb

A hybrid dispute resolution process that combines both mediation and arbitration, where a neutral person mediates a dispute but can also make a binding decision if necessary.