Better Baker telephoned Dubious, of Dubious Used Cars, Inc. (DUC) on April 6: "You mentioned the other day you're getting new office furniture. Is the sofa in your waiting area for sale?" "Yes, it is," responded Dubious. "I'll buy it," said Baker; Dubious replied: "Okay, good." On April 8th Dubious wrote to Baker: "Thanks for buying the sofa; it's here for you. Also I have a nice used kitchen table in the break room. I'll sell it to you for $50. You have a week to accept on the table. /s/ Dubious." On April 13 Baker telephoned Dubious; "I changed my mind about the sofa. I don't need it." Dubious replied: "Well, you bought it. But while you're on the line, forget about the kitchen table, I decided to put it in the shop." Baker said, "But I want that table!"
On April 15 Baker was bitten by Charles Carr's dog; Carr offered to settle for $3200. On April 25th Baker filed suit against Carr; the next day he bumped his offer to $3500. The suit was subject to mandatory arbitration, which proceeded on June 2nd. On June 14th the arbitrator awarded Baker $3000. On June 16th Baker wrote to Carr: "I accept settlement in the amount of $3500 as you offered on April 26th."
-Is Dubious legally obligated to sell the kitchen table to Baker? State yes or no; explain.

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The Answer of Better Baker telephoned Dubious, of Dubious Used Cars, Inc. (DUC) on April 6: "You mentioned the other day you're getting new office furniture. Is the sofa in your waiting area for sale?" "Yes, it is," responded Dubious. "I'll buy it," said Baker; Dubious replied: "Okay, good." On April 8th Dubious wrote to Baker: "Thanks for buying the sofa; it's here for you. Also I have a nice used kitchen table in the break room. I'll sell it to you for $50. You have a week to accept on the table. /s/ Dubious." On April 13 Baker telephoned Dubious; "I changed my mind about the sofa. I don't need it." Dubious replied: "Well, you bought it. But while you're on the line, forget about the kitchen table, I decided to put it in the shop." Baker said, "But I want that table!"
On April 15 Baker was bitten by Charles Carr's dog; Carr offered to settle for $3200. On April 25th Baker filed suit against Carr; the next day he bumped his offer to $3500. The suit was subject to mandatory arbitration, which proceeded on June 2nd. On June 14th the arbitrator awarded Baker $3000. On June 16th Baker wrote to Carr: "I accept settlement in the amount of $3500 as you offered on April 26th."
-Is Dubious legally obligated to sell the kitchen table to Baker? State yes or no; explain.

Better Baker Telephoned Dubious, of Dubious Used Cars, Inc