Author Question: While working on a contract between a client and his supplier, a paralegal discovers that the client ... (Read 23 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

While working on a contract between a client and his supplier, a paralegal discovers that the client has previously been treated for severe depression and paranoia. The paralegal is concerned that this will affect the client's ability to appreciate and understand the contract he is preparing. What should the paralegal do?

A) Inform the client that he needs psychological testing before the contract is signed.
B) Tell the suppliers about the possibility that the clients' condition may affect the enforceability of the agreement.
C) Nothing - the client's mental condition is his business and no one else's.
D) Notify the attorney that the client may have an issue relating to legal capacity.

Question 2

Arbitration is:

A. A third party brought in to help two parties reach an agreement or compromise in a dispute
B. A form of ADR in which the parties choose an impartial third party to hear and decide a dispute
C. Can only be used for criminal law issues
D. None of the above