At Will Doctrine Misfit
This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”
Subject distribution
- Contracts1
Example wrong choices
14445_bookshop_pension · CONTRACTS · Choice Bwin, because he retired from the bakery as bargained-for consideration for the managing members' promise of a lifetime pension.
Why it's attractive
The 'at his option' language in the resolution means Boaz's retirement was not a condition of the promise; no bargained-for exchange existed. Silver Key applies.
Why it's wrong
The 'at his option' language in the resolution means Boaz's retirement was not a condition of the promise; no bargained-for exchange existed. Silver Key applies.
14445_bookshop_pension · CONTRACTS · Choice Close, because the managing members' promise of a lifetime pension was an unenforceable gift promise.
Why it's attractive
The choice states a true black-letter rule (gift promises are generally unenforceable) but omits the promissory estoppel exception. The Gold Key defeats it.
Why it's wrong
The choice states a true black-letter rule (gift promises are generally unenforceable) but omits the promissory estoppel exception. The Gold Key defeats it.
14445_bookshop_pension · CONTRACTS · Choice Dlose, because he had been an employee-at-will throughout his active service with the bakery.
Why it's attractive
At-will status governs the termination of the employment relationship; it is not a defense to a separate, fully formed pension promise. The choice answers a different question.
Why it's wrong
At-will status governs the termination of the employment relationship; it is not a defense to a separate, fully formed pension promise. The choice answers a different question.
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