Olivia contracts to buy a refrigerator from a Prairie State Appliance store with the price to be paid in monthly installments. Later, Olivia files a suit against Prairie State, claiming that their contract is so unfair and one-sided that it would be unreasonable to enforce it. Olivia is asserting
A) the concept of good faith.
B) the entrustment rule.
C) the mirror image rule.
D) the doctrine of unconscionability.

Question

Olivia contracts to buy a refrigerator from a Prairie State Appliance store with the price to be paid in monthly installments. Later, Olivia files a suit against Prairie State, claiming that their contract is so unfair and one-sided that it would be unreasonable to enforce it. Olivia is asserting​
A) ​the concept of good faith.
B) ​the entrustment rule.
C) ​the mirror image rule.
D) ​the doctrine of unconscionability.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Olivia is asserting the doctrine of unconscionability, which is a defense to the enforcement of a contract because the terms are so unfair and one-sided that it "shocks the conscience of the court." In this case, Olivia is claiming that the monthly payments are too high or the terms are too oppressive, which may render the contract unenforceable.

Olivia Contracts to Buy a Refrigerator from a Prairie State