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Cheryl suffered a shock when her electric blow dryer fell into the bathtub while she was taking a bath. Cheryl argued that she did not realize it was dangerous to operate an electric blow dryer in her bathtub. If she sues the blow dryer manufacturer for damages, which claim is she most likely to make?

If a contract does not provide for a time of inspection, the UCC allows inspection to take place

Klutz buys a used paint sprayer from House Depot. The sprayer had a large sign on it that said “AS IS.” House Depot made no promises or statements concerning the performance of the paint sprayer. When Klutz attempts to spray paint his house, the trigger on the sprayer sticks in the “on” position and before Klutz can pull the electrical cord to cut the power, paint is sprayed all over his prize-winning Persian cat that is scheduled to be shown in a cat show the next day. Klutz sues House Depot. Who wins?

A baseball team ordered 500 wooden baseball bats from Bsbl, Inc., for delivery on July 1. On May 15, the team received 500 aluminum bats instead of the wooden ones. As of May 16, Bsbl, Inc.

Lee’s Department Store contracted to buy 1,000 velvet leopard print spandex pants from Fancy’s Fashions to be delivered on August 15. Subsequently, Fancy’s called and asked Lee’s for a two week extension on the delivery date. Lee’s agreed in writing to the change. Which statement is correct?

In which of the following cases was assumption of risk at issue.

Academy Manufacturing has a contract for the sale of 100 cases of teaching supplies to 2Teach, Inc. Payment of the order is to be made in installments over the next year. Academy Manufacturing keeps a security interest in the cases sold to assure payment by 2Teach, Inc. When the order is completed, Academy ships the order. Legally

A door-to-door salesperson knocks on Conrad’s door and convinces him to purchase the Caprice Vacuum for $500. Soon after the salesperson leaves, Conrad begins to have second thoughts about the transaction. Which statement is true?

_____________________ is the practice of marrying someone within one’s social category or group (e.g., an individual of the same race, religion, social class, etc.). This practice helps reinforce the social status of the two people marrying and pass it on to any children they have.

According to Chapter 8 of the textbook, what do families do to stay strong?