Kule purchased an antique doll for $700 from Elliott through an auction website known as e-Auction. The description of the doll provided by Elliott stated that it was in “good condition,” but when Kule received the doll, she noted that it had a damaged leg. Both Kule and Elliott agreed to be bound by the decision of a representative of e-Auction, which inspected the doll.
a. Is the contract between Kule and Elliott valid despite the fact that it was entered into in cyberspace?
b. Is the representative from e-Auction an arbitrator?
c. If Kule wishes to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible, would she be better off by filing a lawsuit against Elliott?