Requirements Contract
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Example wrong choices
14457_advent_kits_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice ANo, because Martha’s Paper House could, and did, revoke its offer as to later deliveries.
Why it's attractive
The answer says revoke offer, but the stem says signed writing and four months of performance.
Why it's wrong
The answer says revoke offer, but the stem says signed writing and four months of performance.
14457_advent_kits_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice BNo, because no stated minimum quantity made Bethany’s promise illusory.
Why it's attractive
The Gold Key says all-requirements language is enough.
Why it's wrong
The Gold Key says all-requirements language is enough.
14457_advent_kits_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice DYes, because four months of performance by both sides made the agreement enforceable for the entire year.
Why it's attractive
Part performance is a rescue path; the stem already gives an enforceable requirements agreement.
Why it's wrong
Part performance is a rescue path; the stem already gives an enforceable requirements agreement.
19506_mercy_tables_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice BFaithful Provision, because Mercy Tables was not obligated to purchase any specific quantity of goods.
Why it's wrong
Choice B is not the credited answer for this item.
19506_mercy_tables_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice CMartha, because a sharp rise in the commodities index alone does not excuse a seller from a requirements contract.
Why it's wrong
Choice C is not the credited answer for this item.
19506_mercy_tables_requirements · CONTRACTS · Choice DFaithful Provision, because the drought and resulting price spike were not foreseeable when the parties signed the agreement.
Why it's wrong
Choice D is not the credited answer for this item.
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