Jack goes to a store to purchase a fully-automatic washing machine. He browses t

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Jack goes to a store to purchase a fully-automatic washing machine. He browses through several models of washing machines but does not let the salesperson know that he wants a fully-automatic model. While signing the sales contract, he does not notice that the model he is purchasing is a semi-automatic machine. After purchase, which of the following options does Jack have?

A) Exchange the machine with a fully-automatic one and sue the store if it does not accept it.

B) Demand a full cash refund from the store for fraud in concealment.

C) Sue the store for its innocent misrepresentation.

D) Keep the semi-automatic washing machine as he made a unilateral mistake.

Explanation / Answer

For a valid contract free consent is needed. Jack did not express what does he want. Hence the contract made by him is valid. There is no such fault of sales person.

Jack has no other option except accept thi purchase.

Hence option D is correct.

D) Keep the semi-automatic washing machine as he made a unilateral mistake.

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