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A contract must be in a formal writing to satisfy the statute of frauds.

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The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was passed to ensure equal credit opportunity regardless of past credit history.

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Quasi contracts are implied-in-law contracts.

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The mailbox rule applies to:


A) all acceptances.
B) acceptances communicated through the offer's stipulated means.
C) acceptances under UCC only.
D) revocations and acceptances.
E) none of the above

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Under both UCC and common law, a counteroffer:


A) must be accepted by the original offeror.
B) is effective upon mailing or dispatch.
C) is also a rejection.
D) none of the above

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A record, such as an e-mail or fax, now satisfies the writing requirement under both the UCC and common law.

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Under common law, a counteroffer is also a rejection.

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The spouse of a credit applicant must disclose his or her credit information if the credit application is for the applicant's business operations.

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The solicitation of credit card customers is not regulated by the federal government.

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Fred Twain sends the following e­mail to Ralph Barnes: "Will sell you my 2006 Audi A4 for $23,500, will carry or take cash. This offer to remain open until November 11, 2007." Ralph responds, "I know how much you love that car. I'll think about it." On November 12, 2007, Ralph e­mails Fred and writes, "Fred, I am ready to buy your car." Fred responds, "Ralph, I sold the car this morning because I didn't hear from you."


A) Fred has breached a contract because Ralph accepted.
B) Fred was required to notify Ralph before he sold the car to someone else.
C) Ralph no longer had the power of acceptance.
D) both a and b

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The liability limitation for credit card holders who report a loss or theft is $50.

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Day 1: Mike sends Tina a letter offer to sell his fish tank to her for $125. Day 2: Tina faxes Mike an acceptance. Day 2: Mike receives Tina's fax. Day 3: Mike calls Tina to revoke his offer. Mike and Tina:


A) do not have a contract since Tina used the wrong means of acceptance.
B) do not have a contract because Mike revoked his offer before Tina accepted properly.
C) have a contract as of the receipt of the fax.
D) have a contract as of when the fax was sent.

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Which of these can be a valid contract agreement under ESIGN?


A) A fax
B) A PDF file
C) An online click or check on an "I accept" button
D) All of the above

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A UCC offer is valid with the subject matter stated even though no price is given.

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E-Sign requires that there be faxes or written verification of electronic contracts.

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Which of the following is/are governed by the UCC?


A) a contract for the sale of water
B) a contract for the sale of extracted oil
C) a contract for the sale of barges
D) All of the above are governed by the UCC.

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A contract for the sale of a car for $700, under the old UCC, must be in writing to be enforceable.

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Alpha Enterprises sent an offer to Omega Enterprises. The offer read as follows: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT: 600 WIRELESS NOKIA PHONES - MODEL HCG5321 (THE PHONE FROM "CHARLIE'S ANGELS") . PRICE IS $10 EACH. 30 DAYS, SAME AS CASH. ALL WARRANTIES IN EFFECT. THIS OFFER EXPIRES ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2004. Omega sent the following letter in response on March 14, 2002, via overnight delivery: HAPPY TO ACCEPT YOUR OFFER ON THE NOKIA PHONES. SHIP IMMEDIATELY. There was a major snowstorm that hit the east coast on March 14, 2004, and Omega's letter did not arrive at Alpha's headquarters until March 18, 2004. Alpha had sold the phones to another company. Omega demanded the 600 phones for $10 each claiming that it had accepted the offer in time.


A) Omega is correct; it had valid and timely acceptance and had a contract.
B) Omega is incorrect; the acceptance must arrive for it to be effective.
C) Omega is incorrect; the offeree assumes the risk of the delivery means chosen.
D) Omega is correct, but any damages must be recovered from the overnight shipping company.
E) none of the above

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Which of the following contracts would have to have some form or writing or record to be enforced?


A) A contract for the sale of a painting for $1,000.
B) A contract for employment for nine months.
C) A contract for advertising a house for sale for $50.
D) All of the above contracts would need to be in writing to be enforceable.

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Under the CISG, acceptance is effective only upon receipt.

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