Farmer Elvin is holding 200 pounds of potatoes in storage for ...

[lracut11]

Farmer Elvin is holding 200 pounds of potatoes in storage for Chef Noble but Chef Noble has breached the contract by failing to pay for the potatoes. If Farmer Elvin sells the potatoes to a local diner to make potato soup and salad, then this action would be considered
 A)a reasonable mitigation of damages.
 B)an attempt to maximize damages.
 C)an attempt to realize an unwarranted profit.
 D)an attempt at reformation.

Question 2

Zapata, a Texas Corporation, entered into a contract with Unterweser, a German corporation, to tow Zapata's drilling rig from Louisiana to Italy. A storm arose and Zapata told Unterweser to tow the rig into Tampa, Florida. Zapata immediately filed a lawsuit in Florida against Unterweser for damages to the rig. The original contract called for Any dispute must be heard before the London Court of Justice. The U.S. Supreme Court held that:
 A) Florida has jurisdiction since that is where the oil rig is now located.
 B) the case should be heard in Texas or Germany because that is where the parties are located.
 C) the forum-selection clause is contrary to public policy and will not be enforced; either Florida, Texas, or Germany would be the correct place to hear it.
 D) the parties must adhere to the forum-selection clause and have the case heard in London.

[cassie_ragen]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D

[lracut11]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[LegendaryAnswers]

Gracias!