Question

Joe sends for a MBA catalog from State University. According to the catalog, the MBA applications are evaluated on the basis of undergraduate grades, GMAT (the appropriate standardized test) scores, and references. Joe has a 3.1 GPA, scores very well on the GMAT, and has excellent references. Based on the criteria listed in the catalog, Joe applies and pays the $100 application fee. His application is rejected. Later he finds out that others with low grades and test scores were accepted based on their family connections with the University. If Joe followed all of the guidelines in the college catalog and paid the required application fee, then according to the court in Steinberg v. Chicago Medical School:
a. there is a voidable contractb. there is a quasi contract.c. there is a valid contract.d. there is not a contract.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: C) There is a valid contract

Explanation:

According to Appellate Court ruling in Steinberg v. Chicago Medical School;

The two parties (Joe and Sate University) entered a valid contract agreement upon receiving the $100 dollar application fee from Joe. State University´s catalog is considered to be the Offer part of this contract and the $100 application fee is considered the Consideration part of the contract.