A agrees to buy a share in B's invention for a certain sum on the condition that C first approves the invention.However,the written contract makes no reference to C's approval.C never gives his approval.B now sues A for the purchase price.In this situation
A)whether or not C gives his approval is not relevant to the main contract between A and B.
B)C's approval is a condition precedent that must be met before there is a contract between A and B
C)the parol evidence rule applies to exclude the condition of C's approval.
D)C's approval would be a warrantee used to overcome the parol evidence rule.
E)A cannot rely on C's approval as a condition to the contract with B,because C is not a party to the contract.

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The written contract clearly states that A's purchase of the share in B's invention is conditional upon C's approval. Therefore, C's approval is a condition precedent that must be met before there can be a contract between A and B. Since C never gives his approval, there is no contract between A and B, and B cannot sue A for the purchase price.

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