Multiple Choice
The Queen's Wardrobe,a dressmaking boutique,agrees to make Rhonda's wedding dress for $2,000.The dress is to be ready for her wedding on June 1.On May 14,owner Jane called Rhonda to tell her that the dress would not be ready on time unless Rhonda agreed to pay an extra $500 so that Jane could hire someone to help her finish the lace embroidery.Rhonda is very upset and,feeling that she has no other choice,agrees.When she picks up the dress,she tells Jane that she does not think that it is fair that she should have to pay more than they had agreed upon and refuses to do so.
A) Since Rhonda has received the benefit of Jane having paid the extra money to get the dress completed on time,she must pay the extra money.
B) By agreeing to pay and then refusing to do so,Rhonda has committed tort of deceit and a court would award Jane the $500.
C) Since Jane was obligated under the contract to make the dress for $2,000,there is no consideration for Rhonda's promise to pay more and it is therefore unenforceable.
D) Since Rhonda agreed to pay more,she has altered the terms of the contract and must therefore pay the extra $500.
E) Since the cost of hiring the extra worker to finish the embroidery was the consideration Jane gave for Rhonda for the money,she must pay it.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q65: Green,a retailer,placed an advertisement in a local
Q66: Jack,who is 16,makes a contract with Thomas,who
Q67: Parker owed Andrew a debt in the
Q68: While suffering the effects of manic-depressive mental
Q69: Mabel,a young woman aged 17,went shopping.She purchased
Q71: Nancy was the administrator of her deceased
Q72: Parker owed Andrew a debt in the
Q73: Zev and John were neighbours.Before Zev left
Q74: George was an independent salesman,working sales territories
Q75: Zev and John were neighbours.Before Zev left