Asked by Skylar Nicholson on Jun 21, 2024
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Patrick,a farmer,leaves 10 bushels of corn with Jackie,the owner of a grocery store,saying "Look this corn over.If you want it,it's $5 a bushel." Jackie sells the corn.Which of the following statements is true?
A) Jackie is liable for conversion.
B) Jackie expressly accepted Patrick's offer.
C) Jackie impliedly accepted Patrick's offer.
D) Jackie does not owe Patrick any money because he abandoned the corn.
Conversion
involves an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of personal property without their consent.
Impliedly
In a manner that is suggested or hinted at, rather than being directly stated or expressed.
Abandoned
Refers to property that has been left by its owner without any intention to reclaim or use it again.
- Identify the instances in which not responding is interpreted as consent.
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Sofia MedinaJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Acceptance can be implied as well as expressed.Offerees who take action that objectively indicates agreement risk the formation of a contract.As such,Jackie's actions show an implied acceptance of Patrick's offer.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the instances in which not responding is interpreted as consent.