Question

Cagney and Lacey enter into a written contract to open "Tried and True," a store specializing in used guns recovered from murder scenes. The written contract is a 2-paragraph handwritten document, and states that each party will receive 50% of any net profits and that each will devote 30 hours a week to the business. Both parties regard the writing as a final expression of their deal. After being in business for a evide while, Cagney sues Lacey for breach because Lacey is only working 20 hours per week during the summer months. Lacy attempts to present on vacation from school. Will Lacey be able to present this evidence at trial?
1. No, under the parole evidence rule that shows just prior to signing the contract, Cagney orally agreed that Lacey could work 20 hours a week when her children were
2. Yes, under the parole evidence rule
3. No, due to unilateral mistake
4. Yes, under the statute of frauds

Answer 1

Answer:

3. No, due to unilateral mistake

Explanation:

Lacey and Cagney both had agreed to wok for 30 hours per week and the agreement is in written format since it is enforceable. Both of them are sharing 50% profits so both will have to share the duties equally. When Lacey makes an excuse and is working for 20 hours per week only Cagney can sues her and she is in a probability to win against her. Lacey should have informed Cagney about the vacation from school scenario before signing the contract.