[Scheming 'Friends'] Richard wants to rent a basement apartment in Eric's home. Richard threatens to tell Eric's parents that Eric had been arrested for illegally smoking marijuana unless Eric rents the apartment to him for $100 per month. (The information regarding the arrest is true.) Eric reluctantly agrees to rent the apartment to Richard for $100 per month. Richard also wants to buy Eric's car. Eric runs back the odometer on the car before Richard looks at it. Richard is impressed by the low mileage and agrees to buy the car. Eric offers to sell Richard a ring for Richard's fiancée. Eric tells Richard that the ring is a diamond and believes that to be true. After the deal is made, however, a jeweler friend of Eric informs him that the ring is a fake. When Richard shows up with the money, Eric says nothing. He just hands Richard the ring and takes the money. Later, Richard finds out that the odometer was run backwards from another friend in whom Eric confided. Richard also finds out from his girlfriend that the ring is a fake.
-What would be the most likely result if Eric attempts to rescind the agreement to rent the apartment?
A) He will be able to rescind the agreement based upon Richard's threat of extortion.
B) He will be able to rescind the agreement based upon the threat to Richard's economic interests.
C) He will be able to rescind the contract because of undue influence.
D) He will not be able to rescind the contract because he agreed to it.
E) He will not be able to rescind the agreement unless he can show that he was not actually convicted of the crime alleged.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q52: [Scheming 'Friends'] Richard wants to rent a
Q53: [Pet Pig Farm] Jen was interested in
Q54: [Pet Pig Farm] Jen was interested in
Q55: The reasoning in innocent misrepresentation cases resembles
Q56: Which of the following was the result
Q58: Duress of goods occurs in _ whenever
Q59: Marco threatens to file a criminal lawsuit
Q60: Monica and Omar talk about the fact
Q61: For a valid contract, courts insist on
Q62: [Scheming 'Friends'] Richard wants to rent a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents