Asked by Cameryn Stewart on May 30, 2024
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In Timothy v.Keetch,the case in the text,the court held that:
A) Utah law requires one to inspect the public record to verify the truthfulness of statements made to him or her.
B) Paul's visit to the ranch should have "served as a warning" that the Timothys were being deceived.
C) the Keetches justifiably represented that they owned the horse without any encumbrances.
D) the Timothys had no reason to know that they were being deceived.
Utah Law
Law specific to the state of Utah, governed by state legislation and legal precedents within Utah jurisdiction.
Public Record
Documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are kept by government agencies, available for public access and inspection.
Truthfulness
The quality of being honest and not containing or telling any lies.
- Learn about the legal foundations that allow for the cancellation of a contract when affected by errors, acts of fraud, or misleading assertions.
- Evaluate the relevance and application of legal doctrines in specific contractual disputes and case law.
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Zarjina Tarana KhalilJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The court held that the Timothys were not required to check for prior UCC filings on the horse.The Keetches unqualifiedly represented that they owned the horse free of prior encumbrances.Nothing in the transaction,in the Keetches' representations,in Paul's visit to the ranch,or in the inquiries the Timothys made suggested anything that would "serve as a warning" that they were being deceived.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the legal foundations that allow for the cancellation of a contract when affected by errors, acts of fraud, or misleading assertions.
- Evaluate the relevance and application of legal doctrines in specific contractual disputes and case law.