Laura and Mike enter into what Laura later claims is a contract. In de?cid?ing whether a valid contract was formed, a court will not look at
A) the circumstances surrounding the alleged contract.
B) the parties' conduct at the time of the alleged contract.
C) the parties' statements at the time of the alleged contract.
D) the parties' subjective beliefs at the time of the alleged contract.

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A court will not consider the subjective beliefs of the parties at the time of the alleged contract since the formation of a contract requires objective manifestations of assent. The court will examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged contract, the parties' conduct, and their statements to determine whether a valid contract was formed.

Laura and Mike Enter into What Laura Later Claims Is