Arnold who worked for the Clean Corporation sold vacuum cleaners house to house. He called on Anna, a single mother on welfare with five children. Convinced by Arnold's sales presentation Anna signed a sales contract to purchase a vacuum cleaner. While the contract stated the price of $600 payable in weekly installments, there were hidden charges (fine print) covering insurance and a service contract for one year bringing the total to $900. After paying in $300, a neighbor pointed out the hidden charges to Anna who then stopped payments at the suggestion of Legal Aid under the theory of

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The theory of unconscionability applies here because the contract terms were unfairly one-sided, with hidden charges that Anna was not aware of, taking advantage of her vulnerable position.

Arnold Who Worked for the Clean Corporation Sold Vacuum Cleaners