BLAW 3201 Chapter : CHAPTER 9 BLAW
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Contract- promise ; special kind of promise legally enforced by a court; manifestation of an intent or promise to do something. Ucc-sale of goods (except land, real estate, employment, services) *dominant issue was proper insulation of fire alarm systems. Express contract-an agreement that is stated in words, either orally or in writing. Implied in contract- agreement of the parties is implied in their behaviors. Breach of contract that the plaintiff had with chicago medical school. Defendant: there was never such an agreement, and we never made an offer-there is no mutual assent. School"s procedures to determine who is eligible-the school and the promotional. Court"s decision on a contractual basis: no offer-no assent. brochures states they look at mcat, gpa, and extracurricular. But, they were clearly considering other criteria, such as, whether his family would donate 24264$ Class action- many plaintiffs with the same facts advancing on one defendant. Bilateral contract- a contract in which both parties exchange promises.
