Anita and Barry were negotiating, and Anitas attorney prepared a long and carefully drawn contract that was
Question:
Anita and Barry were negotiating, and Anita’s attorney prepared a long and carefully drawn contract that was given to Barry for examination. Five days later and prior to its execution, Barry’s eyes became so infected that it was impossible for him to read. Ten days thereafter and during the continuance of the illness, Anita called Barry and urged him to sign the contract, telling him that time was running out. Barry signed the contract despite the fact he was unable to read it. In a subsequent action by Anita, Barry claimed that the contract was not binding on him because it was impossible for him to read and he did not know what it contained prior to his signing it. Should Barry be held to the contract?
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Essentials Of Business Law And The Legal Environment
ISBN: 9781337555180
13th Edition
Authors: Richard A Mann, Barry S Roberts