Harry said to Marge, "I have a ring once owned by Marilyn Monroe.Would you like to buy it for $500?" Marge pays for the ring, but the next day a friend tells her that Harry had recently purchased the ring at a local store.Marge enjoys wearing the ring and wears it constantly for twelve months.Finally, she goes to Harry and says, "Here is the ring you lied about.Give me my $500." Most likely Marge will:
A) get her money back since Harry's statement was fraudulent.
B) not get her money back since she has affirmed the contract by taking an unduly long time to disaffirm.
C) not get her money back since she should have investigated the facts about the ring more carefully.
D) not get her money back since she is a good faith purchaser of merchandise.

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Marge's action of wearing the ring constantly for twelve months before seeking a refund is considered an affirmation of the contract, indicating acceptance of the goods despite the initial misrepresentation. This delay makes it unlikely for her to successfully disaffirm the contract and get her money back.

Harry Said to Marge, "I Have a Ring Once Owned