Mrs Johnson Is Thinking of Selling Some Property to Her

question 114

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Johnson is thinking of selling some property to her son. Which of the following is correct with respect to intention when entering into such a contract?

• A) Since domestic relationships are serious, there is a legal presumption that in such relationships there is an intention for the parties to be legally bound by their agreements.
• B) When intention is the issue, there is never any presumption for or against intention; the courts will always apply the reasonable person test.
• C) In commercial arrangements, there is always an intention to be bound by agreements no matter what the parties state to the contrary.
• D) In domestic agreements, there is a presumption that there is no intention to be legally bound.
• E) Commercial contacts are always binding, no matter what the stated intention.

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