Asked by Daniela Guzman on Jun 24, 2024
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Maurice contracted with Suzanne to feed and walk her Corgi mix dog,Baby,for $100 while Suzanne was on vacation for one week.One day before Suzanne was to leave,Maurice came over and said that Baby would be a significant amount of trouble and that he would have to receive $150 in order to walk and feed Baby.Suzanne reluctantly agreed.When she returned from vacation,she handed Maurice $100 and refused to pay more.Maurice threatens to take her to small claims court.What would be the likely result?
A) Maurice will lose due to economic duress.
B) Maurice will lose due to undue influence.
C) Maurice will lose because of fraud.
D) Suzanne will lose because she breached the amended contract with Maurice.
E) Suzanne will lose because she breached the amended contract with Maurice,unless she can establish that the prevailing rate for walking and feeding a dog for one week is no more than $100.
Economic Duress
A situation where a party is induced to enter into a contract or agreement under unlawful pressure involving threats to their economic stability.
Amended Contract
A contract that has been modified or changed after its original execution, usually involving additional agreements or alterations to existing terms.
Breach
Violation of a law, duty, agreement, or trust.
- Comprehend the consequences of altering a contract, including the principles of economic duress and undue influence involved in such changes.
Verified Answer
AC
Amanduh CascarelliJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Rescission is available due to economic duress if one party threatens the other's economic interests,such as by refusing to perform according to a contract unless the other party either signs another contract or pays him a higher price than that specified in the original agreement.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the consequences of altering a contract, including the principles of economic duress and undue influence involved in such changes.