Fact Pattern 18-1Olga enters into a contract to buy a refrigerator from a Prairie States Appliance store with the price to be paid in monthly installments. After thirty-six months of payments, Olga has paid more than twice the price of a similar stove. Eighteen payments remain due under the contract.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 18-1.Olga files a suit against Prairie States,claiming that their contract is so unfair and one sided that it would be unreasonable to enforce it.Olga is asserting
A) the concept of good faith.
B) the principle of fair trade.
C) the predominant-factor test.
D) the doctrine of unconscionability.

Question

Fact Pattern 18-1Olga enters into a contract to buy a refrigerator from a Prairie States Appliance store with the price to be paid in monthly installments. After thirty-six months of payments, Olga has paid more than twice the price of a similar stove. Eighteen payments remain due under the contract.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 18-1.Olga files a suit against Prairie States,claiming that their contract is so unfair and one sided that it would be unreasonable to enforce it.Olga is asserting 
A) ​the concept of good faith. 
B) ​the principle of fair trade. 
C) ​the predominant-factor test. 
D) ​the doctrine of unconscionability.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Olga is asserting the doctrine of unconscionability, which refers to a contract being so one-sided and unfair that it would be unconscionable to enforce it. Olga is arguing that the contract with Prairie States is unreasonable due to the excessive payments made and the remaining balance due.

Fact Pattern 18-1Olga Enters into a Contract to Buy a Refrigerator