Parol Evidence Rule Explained

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The parol evidence rule restricts the use of oral statements to alter written contracts, focusing on prior or contemporaneous statements that change contract terms and subsequent modifications. Kantian ethics emphasizes treating individuals with dignity. The employment at-will doctrine allows for legal but potentially immoral discharges. Principals are not required to compensate gratuitous agents. Caveat emptor means let the buyer beware. The Sophists are linked to certain philosophical statements. Voidable contracts can be avoided without breach. The implied warranty of merchantability includes packaging and labeling requirements. Ethical emotivism values feelings as moral guides. Ethical relativism bases morality on societal beliefs. Agency authority can be revoked by principals and renounced by agents. UCC warranty law allows disclaimers with specific language. The implied warranty of merchantability requires the seller to be a merchant. Kohlbergs highest moral development stage involves universal ethical principles.

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Paul, the chief financial officer for Assembled Products Corporation, attempts to apply Kantian ethical precepts in making moral decisions and in doing business. In applying Kantian ethical principles, Paul would primarily consider Group of answer choices Whether the decision is legal or illegal What his emotional reaction would be Whether the action treats human beings with dignity and respect The consequences of putting the decision into effect.
In applying Kantian ethical principles, Paul would primarily consider whether the action treats human beings with dignity and respect. Kantian ethics emphasizes the importance of treating individuals as ends in themselves and not merely as means to an end.
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What is a true statement about the employment at-will doctrine? Group of answer choices It can result in an immoral but legal discharge. It has been virtually eliminated in the United States by federal legislation. It takes precedence over the Civil Rights Act. It is not modified by the Public Policy doctrine since the latter is too vague.
A true statement about the employment at-will doctrine is:
- It can result in an immoral but legal discharge.
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Which of the following is a false statement? Group of answer choices The principal has a duty to compensate any agent, including a gratuitous one. An agent is generally not liable on contracts made in connection with a fully disclosed agency. The principal has a duty to cooperate with his or her agent. A partially disclosed agency exists where the third party is aware that the party he or she is dealing with is an agent, but does not know the identity of the principal.
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The false statement among the options you provided is:
- The principal has a duty to compensate any agent, including a gratuitous one.
A principal does not have a duty to compensate a gratuitous agent because a gratuitous agent is one who acts without expecting any compensation.
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Which of the following is a true statement? Group of answer choices The doctrine of caveat emptor means: Let the buyer beware. The law presumes that a seller who makes a statement about goods is just giving his or her opinion unless the seller clearly says that he or she is making a statement of fact. Implied warranties do not apply to the sale of goods. The implied warranty of merchantability applies only to the goods themselves, and not to the manner in which they are packaged or labeled.
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The true statement is:
- The doctrine of caveat emptor means: Let the buyer beware.
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The statements, "Man is the measure of all things" and "Justice is the will of the stronger," can best be attributed to: Group of answer choices Socrates The Sophists Aristotle The Natural Rights theorists.
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The statements, "Man is the measure of all things" and "Justice is the will of the stronger," can best be attributed to The Sophists. If you need more information on philosophical concepts or any legal matter, feel free to ask!
A contract that one party may avoid without being in breach is Group of answer choices Void Valid Voidable Executory
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A contract that one party may avoid without being in breach is Voidable.
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Under the implied warranty of merchantability: Group of answer choices Both merchants and non-merchants generally are liable. The warranty includes a requirement that the goods be adequately packaged and labeled. The warranty applies even if a product is misused and instructions are disregarded. The warranty is based on a reasonable consumer expectations test as to what a high quality of a good should be.
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The correct answer to your question about the implied warranty of merchantability is:
- The warranty includes a requirement that the goods be adequately packaged and labeled.
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One advantage of Ethical Emotism as an ethical theory is: Group of answer choices The constancy and reliability of feelings as a moral guide. Moral infallibility in making moral judgments. The use of reason in resolving moral disputes. Moral objectivity and universality.
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It seems you are looking for information on ethical theories rather than a legal issue. However, one advantage of Ethical Emotivism as an ethical theory is:
- The constancy and reliability of feelings as a moral guide.
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Someone who makes moral decisions ascertaining what a particular society believes is moral is applying which ethical theory? Group of answer choices Ethical relativism Utilitarianism Ethical fundamentalism Kantian ethics
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The answer to your question is:
- Ethical relativism.
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Which of the following is a true statement? Group of answer choices Death of an agent or the principal terminates an agency only after notification of death is received by the living party. An agency coupled with an interest usually terminates on the death of the principal. An agency coupled with an interest is usually revocable by the principal. Revocation of authority is done by the principal whereas renunciation of the authority is done by the agent.
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A true statement from the options provided is:
- Revocation of authority is done by the principal whereas renunciation of the authority is done by the agent.
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Under UCC warranty law, which of the following is a FALSE statement? Group of answer choices An express warranty can be based on a statement or affirmation of fact relating to the goods which becomes part of the basis of the bargain. Implied warranties of quality cannot be disclaimed by such "catch-all" language, such as buyer takes the goods "AS IS," because to do so would be very unfair. To disclaim the implied warranty of merchantability the exact word "merchantability" must be used in the disclaimer. The law will require that any disclaimer of a warranty be conspicuous.
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The false statement under UCC warranty law is:
- Implied warranties of quality cannot be disclaimed by such "catch-all" language, such as buyer takes the goods "AS IS," because to do so would be very unfair.
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For which of the following warranties must the seller be a merchant? Group of answer choices Express warranties. Implied warranty of merchantability. Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Implied warranty of merchantability and express warranties.
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For the implied warranty of merchantability, the seller must be a merchant. This warranty ensures that goods are of average acceptable quality and generally fit for the purpose for which they are sold.
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For which of the following warranties must the seller be a merchant? Group of answer choices Express warranties. Implied warranty of merchantability. Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Implied warranty of merchantability and express warranties.
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For the implied warranty of merchantability, the seller must be a merchant. This warranty ensures that goods are of average acceptable quality and generally fit for the purpose for which they are sold.
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Which of the following is not an accurate statement? Group of answer choices According to the Sophists, moral terms such as "justice" had no basis or truth in any objective, fixed reality and thus were merely relative terms, relative to the person using them. The highest stage of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg is to obey the law and to uphold the current ruling legal order. For Plato, the Form of the Good is the final expression and absolute source of morality and goodness. Plato's theory of Organizational Ethics including his conception of the Just State is a very elitist notion that reflects distrust for the masses and democracy.
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The inaccurate statement is: "The highest stage of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg is to obey the law and to uphold the current ruling legal order."
According to Kohlberg, the highest stage of moral development is guided by universal ethical principles and the individual's own conscience, not merely by obedience to laws.
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