Jack and Jill were discussing business over lunch when they agreed on the sale of some goods.Because neither of them had any paper handy,Jack wrote the following on a napkin: "Jill agrees to purchase from Jack,1,000 widgets to be delivered on July 1,2001,at a cost of $10,000,payable on delivery." Jill signed the napkin,although Jack did not sign it.Jack delivered the widgets per the contract,but Jill refuses to pay for them.If Jack sues Jill for the price of the goods,the most likely result is which of the following?

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Even though the writing on the napkin is not ideal, Jill's signature on it shows her agreement to purchase the widgets on the specified terms. This is sufficient to make the napkin a valid contract. Jack did not need to sign it since the signature of the party to be charged (Jill) is present. Therefore, Jack will likely win if he sues Jill for the price of the goods.

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