Rescue Reward Contract Dispute

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Fishers promise to pay Captain Umbeck $20,000 for rescuing him is unenforceable because it involves past consideration, which is not typically enforceable under contract law. Home Purchase Offer Rejection

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I saw the advertisement for a new home for sale in the Journal & Courier on February *, *. Imagine it was the home at * Munsee Drive in West Lafayette, and the price was $*,*. Imagine that I offered, in writing, the $*,* amount and it had not been sold, but they would not accept this amoun Question * options: This is a breach of contract. Since the advertisement is an offer and the offer was accepted by me in writing, there is a legally enforceable contract. The advertisement is an invitation to negotiate, so I am making the offer, and they do not have to accept my offer. The advertisement is an invitation to negotiate, so I am making the offer, and they have to accept my offer. a and b
In the context of your home buying scenario, an advertisement is generally seen as an invitation to negotiate rather than an offer. So, when you make an offer based on the advertisement, the seller is not legally obligated to accept it. Therefore, the most suitable option here seems to be: "The advertisement is an invitation to negotiate, so I am making the offer, and they do not have to accept my offer."
Imagine that you are involved in a car accident with a UPS truck and your injuries are $*,* and the injuries to the UPS driver are only $*,*. You are *% at fault and the UPS driver is *% at fault. If this accident happened here in West Lafayette, the UPS driver would be entitled to how much money from the lawsuit? Question * options: UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*,*. UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*,*. UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*,*. UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*,*. UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*.
Given the shared fault in the accident, Washington state follows the rule of comparative negligence. This means that the UPS driver's recovery would be reduced by his percentage of fault. Therefore, the UPS driver’s monetary recovery would be $*,*. This is calculated as follows: $*,* (injury costs) - *% (UPS driver's fault) = $*,*.
Assume that you are a senior that lives off campus. You are *. You decide to throw a pre-spring break party at your apartment. One of your guests has had too much to drink. The individual was intoxicated, and you spoke with your guest to make sure that he/she had a designated driver who had not been drinking. Your guest told you that there was a designated driver. Over the next hour, you noticed that your intoxicated guest had gone back to your refrigerator had had three more beers. It was *:00am, and your intoxicated guest was leaving and you saw the person get into their car and drive away. You ran up to the car and asked where the designated driver was. Your guest told you that there had never been one, but he/she didn’t want you to know or it would have ruined the party. You asked your guest not to drive, and offered to drive your guest home or call and pay for a taxi. Your guest said no and drove off. Your imagination is going wild. What if your guest drives off the road, or worse yet, if your guest collides with another car? The next morning on the radio there is a news report regarding an automobile accident involving your guest and another car. Your guest, within a few minutes of leaving your party, went over the center line and hit another car head-on. Two of the occupants of the other car are dead and the third person is in critical condition. What tort liability could you have, if any? Question * options: None, since you tried to stop the intoxicated guest. You would be the only one responsible for negligence. You could be responsible for contributory negligence and be joint and severally liable. You could be responsible for comparative negligence and be joint and severally liable. You could be responsible for murder.
In this situation, you might face some liability based on "social host" laws. However, since you tried to stop the intoxicated guest and even offered a ride or taxi, you have shown a reasonable duty of care. Therefore, the most suitable option here seems to be: "None, since you tried to stop the intoxicated guest." Please remember this is a general guidance and specifics can vary.
If I contract with an artist to paint a picture of my wife for our 30th anniversary, but I do not put the contract in writing, it is just verbal, and the cost of the painting is $*,*, then if I change my mind, and do not want to pay for the painting, even if the court decides that the painting is a good, not a service: Question * options: I will not have to pay for the painting, because of the Statute of Frauds. I will not have to pay for the painting, because of the price. a and b I will have to pay for the painting, because it is a specialty good. I will have to pay for the painting, because of the Statute of Refusal.
In the state of Washington, the Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts, including those for goods over $*, to be in writing. However, if the artist has already started or completed the work, you may still be liable. The most suitable option here seems to be: "I will not have to pay for the painting, because of the Statute of Frauds." Please remember this is general guidance and specifics can vary.
At an auction sale, each bid is: Question * options: a counteroffer to the auctioneer’s offer of the merchandise an acceptance of the auctioneer’s offer an invitation to negotiate an offer none of these
In an auction, each bid is generally considered as a counteroffer to the auctioneer's offer of the merchandise. Therefore, the most suitable option here seems to be: "a counteroffer to the auctioneer’s offer of the merchandise." This is because the auctioneer may decline the bid if it doesn't meet their expectations or the reserve price. Please remember this is general guidance and specifics can vary.
The Mail-box rule deals with: Question * options: the concept that all acceptances through the mail are always legal contracts. the concept that an acceptance is valid when mailed. the concept that an acceptance is valid only when it is received by the party that made the offer. the concept that an offer cannot be made through the mail. none of these
The Mailbox Rule refers to the legal principle that an acceptance is considered valid once it is dispatched, not when it is received by the offeror. Therefore, the most suitable option here seems to be: "the concept that an acceptance is valid when mailed." Please remember this is general guidance and specifics can vary.
Acme Roofing enters into a written contract with Frank Goober to put a new roof on Frank’s house at * South Maple Street for the unreasonable sum of $*,*. By mistake, Acme’s roofers replace the roof on George Marple’s house at * South Maple Street. Marple, knowing that Acme’s employees are making a mistake, says nothing because he needs a new roof and lets them finish the job. After Marple refuses to pay, Acme sues him. What result? Question * options: Marple is liable to Acme for breach of an express contract. Marple has no liability to Acme, and need not pay anything. Marple is liable to Acme under a quasi-contract theory for $*,*. Marple is liable to Acme under a quasi-contract theory for only labor and materials, but not for Acme’s profit. None of these
In this situation, Marple could be liable to Acme under the theory of quasi-contract, which prevents unjust enrichment. However, the court could determine the exact amount considering only the cost of labor and materials, not Acme's profit. Therefore, the most suitable option here seems to be: "Marple is liable to Acme under a quasi-contract theory for only labor and materials, but not for Acme’s profit." Please remember this is general guidance and specifics can vary.