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Fred Takes Betty to Dinner at a Very Expensive and Exclusive

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Fred takes Betty to dinner at a very expensive and exclusive restaurant. The menu does not mention the prices. The server takes their order and both Fred and Betty enjoyed the meal immensely. When the bill comes, Fred refuses to pay because the menu had no prices and because he and the server never engaged in language indicating an offer and acceptance. The server said, "Are you ready to order" and when Fred said "yes", the server merely asked, "What may I get you tonight"?


A) Fred must pay based on an implied-in-fact contract theory.
B) Fred must pay based on a promissory estoppel theory.
C) Fred must pay based on an express contract theory.
D) Fred is correct because no contract was formed.
E) Fred and the server are a part of an express contract; hence Fred will have to pay.

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