Question

Jennifer has offered to sell her laptop computer for $750 to Jack. She tells Jack that the computer is only six months old but, in fact, it is three years old, and Jennifer wants to unload the lemon. Jack agrees to buy the computer based on Jennifer's representations. This contract is _________.
a. a void agreement because of the fraud involved.b. a voidable contract, one that Jack can void.c. a voidable contract, because it is unilateral.d. a void contract because of the UCC.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) a voidable contract, one that Jack can void.

Explanation:

A voidable contract is valid until one of the parts decides to void it. In this case, if Jack decides to purchase Jennifer's computer and later discovers that she lied about how old it was, he can void the contract and return the computer to get his money back.

What Jennifer is doing is basically lying about the material facts of the product that they are bargaining and it represents a valid reason for voiding the contract.