Steven has a typed copy of a contract,which he would like to have Thomas sign.Thomas,who needs glasses to read typing,doesn't want to sign until he has read the document,but Steven convinces Thomas to sign it anyway,because it is a "standard" contract for this type of situation.Is the contract which Thomas signed binding upon him?
A) No,because he did not read it
B) No,because he entered into it based upon fraud in the execution
C) Yes,because he has made a unilateral mistake of law
D) Yes,because he was negligent in not ascertaining its contents

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Contracts are generally binding even if one party does not read the contents, as it is the responsibility of the signing party to understand what they are agreeing to. Negligence in not ascertaining the contents of a contract does not typically void the agreement.

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