Ashley and Mark were negotiating and Ashleys attorney prepared a long and carefully drawn contract, which was given to Mark for examination. Five days later and prior to its execution, Marks eyes became so infected that it was impossible for him to read. Ten days thereafter and during the continuance of the illness, Ashley called upon Mark and urged him to sign the contract, telling him that time was running out. Mark signed the contract despite the fact he was unable to read it. In a subsequent action by Ashley, Mark claimed that the contact was not binding upon him because it was impossible for him to read and he did not know what it contained prior to his signing it. Should Mark be held to the contract?

1.Highlight the pertinent facts;

2.Identify the issue of law and/or fact posed by the case problem;

3.What should be the decision in the case?

4.The reasoning for such decision.