The International Widget Co has approached you seeking advice.It is currently embroiled in a dispute with one of its regular trading partners.As a result of spilling Orange Crush on his keyboard,the trading partner's purchasing officer accidentally ordered 700 widgets,instead of the usual monthly 70.Figuring that the extraordinary order would not be processed,he did not bother informing International Widget about the mistake.Relying on the accuracy of the order,International Widget bought supplies necessary to make 700 widgets.The trading partner refuses to carry out the transaction.Assuming the relevant jurisdiction follows the approach adopted by Canadian statutes that deal with electronic commerce,which of the following is most likely TRUE?

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Under Canadian electronic commerce statutes, if an error is made in an electronic transaction and the party making the error does not notify the other party promptly, they may be bound by the terms of the transaction. Since the purchasing officer did not inform International Widget about the mistake, the trading partner is likely bound by the order.

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