Question 1

Builders Corporation files a suit against Concrete Company to enforce a written contract. If the court finds that the parties intended the contract to be the final statement of their agreement, parol evidence can be admitted to prove

Accepted Answer

Parol evidence can be admitted to prove an orally agreed-on condition if it does not contradict the written terms and is consistent with the final written agreement.

Question 2

Quinn and Ruth orally agree on the sale of Seafood Shippers Inc. and jot down the terms on the back of one of Seafood's blank invoices, which they both sign. A written memorandum evidencing an oral contract that would otherwise be unenforceable must contain

Accepted Answer

In order for a written memorandum to be enforceable, it must contain the essential terms of the agreement, not necessarily all of the terms or preliminary terms, but the key elements that make the contract binding. The quality terms are not relevant in this situation.

Question 3

In a transaction for the sale of a warehouse, Storage Company tells Truck Transfer Corporation that the office furniture is included. The contract says nothing about furniture, but does state, "This document supersedes all oral promises relating to the sale." Is the furniture part of the sale? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Rocco orally agrees to sell his Spring Beverage Company to Thirsty Inc. Rocco notes the terms on a sheet of Spring stationery and signs it. This agreement is most likely enforceable against

Accepted Answer

Rocco signed the agreement, so he is bound by its terms. However, without Thirsty's signature or acceptance of the terms, the agreement is not enforceable against them. It is also not enforceable against Spring, as they are not a party to the agreement.

Question 5

Waterfront Hotel Corporation in Boston offers a job to Carol, who lives in Denver. Carol orally agrees to work for Waterfront for two years. She moves her family to Boston and begins work. Three months later, she is fired for no stated cause. She files a suit against the employer for reinstatement or pay. Waterfront pleads the lack of a written contract. In whose favor is the court likely to rule, and why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Fact Pattern 14-2 Charlie and Dill sign a written contract for the sale of Dill's BBQ Food Truck to Charlie. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of the terms of their agreement.
Refer to Fact Pattern 14 - 2. The writing that Charlie and Dill signed is

Accepted Answer

A completely integrated contract is a written agreement that is intended to be the final and complete expression of the parties' agreement, with no need for additional terms or modifications.

Question 7

Fact Pattern 14-3 Alain and Brie sign a contract for the sale of Alain's Patisserie to Brie. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of most, but not all, of the terms of their agreement-Alain must first buy the building from Commercial Properties, Inc., after which Alain and Brie will agree on a price.
Refer to Fact Pattern 14-3. Brie later disputes some of the provisions of the deal with Alain. If the dispute results in litigation, a court will most likely admit evidence of additional terms that are

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Fact Pattern 14-3 Alain and Brie sign a contract for the sale of Alain's Patisserie to Brie. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of most, but not all, of the terms of their agreement-Alain must first buy the building from Commercial Properties, Inc., after which Alain and Brie will agree on a price.
Refer to Fact Pattern 14-3. The writing that Alain and Brie signed is

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Maya and Nick enter into a contract. To be enforceable, the contract must include

Accepted Answer

For a contract to be enforceable, it must include the signature of the party against whom enforcement is sought. This ensures that there is evidence that the party agreed to the terms of the contract.

Question 10

Lumber LLC files a suit against Mill Company to enforce an oral contract that would otherwise be unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds. The court could enforce such a contract if

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of promissory estoppel may be used to enforce a contract that would otherwise be unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds if the party seeking enforcement can show that they reasonably relied on the other party's promise to their detriment. In this case, if Lumber can show that they relied on Mill's promise and suffered damages as a result, the court may enforce the oral contract.

Question 11

Fact Pattern 14-2 Charlie and Dill sign a written contract for the sale of Dill's BBQ Food Truck to Charlie. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of the terms of their agreement.
Refer to Fact Pattern 14 - 2. Later, Dill disputes some of the provisions in the deal with Charlie. If the dispute results in litigation, a court will most likely exclude evidence that

Accepted Answer

A court will most likely exclude evidence that contradicts the written terms due to the parol evidence rule, which prevents parties from presenting extrinsic evidence that contradicts or alters the terms of a written contract intended to be the final agreement.

Question 12

Ranchland Properties and Prairie State Investments sign a written contract for a sale of land. In some states, to be enforceable, this contract must include

Accepted Answer

To be enforceable, a contract for the sale of land must include a description of the land. While it may be beneficial to include other information, such as the purpose or financing source of the contract, those items are not typically required for enforceability.

Quiz 14: Written Contracts