Author Question: Long's Department Store contracted to buy 1,000 drop-waist velour dresses in heather gray from ... (Read 87 times)

fahad · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Long's Department Store contracted to buy 1,000 drop-waist velour dresses in heather gray from Durham. Subsequently, Durham called and asked to ship mink-colored dresses instead of heather gray. Long agreed, in writing, to the change. Which statement is correct?
A)The modification is not enforceable since there was no consideration for the change.
B)The modification is not enforceable since the parties are merchants.
C)The modification is enforceable.
D)Whether the modification is enforceable depends on the gap-filler rule.

Question 2

Buyers and sellers entered into a contract for the sale of nuts. The usual route used the Suez Canal. Prior to shipment, a war closed the canal. Because the freight charges would be so high by another route, the seller refused to ship. The buyer had to buy at a higher price elsewhere and sued the seller. At trial:
A) the seller will win based on the doctrine of frustration of purpose.
B) the buyer will win since this is just a risk of doing business.
C) the seller will win because of res ipsa loquitur.
D) the buyer will lose because problems with shipment by sea are an excuse for nonperformance.