The International Widget Co Has Approached You Seeking Advice

Multiple Choice

The International Widget Co has approached you seeking advice.It is currently embroiled in a dispute with one of its regular trading partners.As a result of spilling Orange Crush on his keyboard, the trading partner's purchasing officer accidentally ordered 700 widgets, instead of the usual monthly 70.Figuring that the extraordinary order would not be processed, he did not bother informing International Widget about the mistake.Relying on the accuracy of the order, International Widget bought supplies necessary to make 700 widgets.The trading partner refuses to carry out the transaction.Assuming the relevant jurisdiction follows the approach adopted by Canadian statutes that deal with electronic commerce, which of the following is most likely TRUE?

A) International Widget's trading partner will not be bound by the order.
B) International Widget's trading partner will be bound by the order.
C) International Widget can recover from its trading partner the cost of no more than 350 widgets.
D) International Widget can recover from its trading partner the cost of no more than 500 widgets.
E) International Widget's trading partner is only obliged to pay for 70 widgets and keep the remaining 630 widgets for free.