Bean Processors Inc. agrees to ship a certain quantity of coffee beans to Coffee Café LLC. Bean sends to Coffee an e-mail indicating that the parties intended to form a contract. Against Bean, as a contract, this writing will be sufficient
A) if it is signed by Bean.
B) if it is signed by Coffee.
C) if Coffee responds with an acknowledgement of the deal.
D) under no circumstances.

Question

Bean Processors Inc. agrees to ship a certain quantity of coffee beans to Coffee Café LLC. Bean sends to Coffee an e-mail indicating that the parties intended to form a contract.  Against Bean, as a contract, this writing will be sufficient
A) if it is signed by Bean.
B) if it is signed by Coffee.
C) if Coffee responds with an acknowledgement of the deal.
D) under no circumstances.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The writing will be sufficient as a contract against Bean if it is signed by Bean, as the signature indicates Bean's intention to be bound by the terms of the contract.