Amount Ladder
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Subject distribution
- Contracts1
Example wrong choices
14467_psalm_tutor_installments · CONTRACTS · Choice A$1,200 plus the accrued interest, because Mary’s unexcused failure to pay three installments is a material breach.
Why it's attractive
The answer jumps from three missed installments to the whole balance.
Why it's wrong
The answer jumps from three missed installments to the whole balance.
14467_psalm_tutor_installments · CONTRACTS · Choice B$1,200 plus the accrued interest, because the failure to pay her obligations as they come due indicates that Mary is insolvent and Lydia is thereby entitled to accelerate payment of the balance.
Why it's attractive
The answer supplies an acceleration entitlement not stated in the stem.
Why it's wrong
The answer supplies an acceleration entitlement not stated in the stem.
14467_psalm_tutor_installments · CONTRACTS · Choice DNothing, because if Lydia sues before the entire amount is due, she will be splitting her cause of action.
Why it's attractive
The answer ignores three matured payments already due.
Why it's wrong
The answer ignores three matured payments already due.
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