Anne met Adriana while shopping,and in the course of conversation,mentioned that she had a motorcycle for sale.Adriana was familiar with Anne's motorcycle,and offered to purchase it for $500.Anne accepted the offer,and Anne and Adriana walked to Anne's home to get the motorcycle.When they reached Anne's house,they were told by Anne's father that the motorcycle had been stolen earlier in the day,and was subsequently found by the police in a badly damaged condition in a local stone quarry.
-Adriana is bound in contract,and must purchase the motorcycle even though it is badly damaged.

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There is no valid contract in this scenario as the subject matter of the contract (the motorcycle) was not capable of being legally transferred due to it being stolen and damaged. Therefore, Adriana is not bound to purchase the motorcycle.

Anne Met Adriana While Shopping,and in the Course of Conversation,mentioned