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WHO REGULATES INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INSURANCE AGENTS IN

FLORIDA?

a) Bail Bond Regulatory Department of Florida b) Chief Financial Officer c) Lexington Insurance Company d) None of the Above - Correct Answer ✅ b) Chief Financial Officer WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES; a) Jebb Bushwater b) Jimmy Patronis c) Jeff Atwater d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) Jimmy Patronis WHICH TWO CHAPTERS OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES GOVERNS BAIL BONDSMEN IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA? a) Chapters 649 and Chapter 904 b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903 c) Chapters 483 and Chapters 905

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d) All of the above applies - Correct Answer ✅ b) Chapters 648 and Chapter 903

4. IF A PERSON IS ADMITTED TO BAIL ON APPEAL COMMITS AND IS CONVICTED OF A SEPARATE FELONY WHILE FREE ON APPEAL, WHAT ACTION CAN BE TAKEN? a) Defendant gets released on own recognizance b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith c) Nothing happens d) Both B and C above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) Bail on appeal revoked and the defendant committed forthwith
5. WHICH OF THE DEFECTS BELOW WILL THE LIABILITY OF A SURETY NOT BE DISCHARGED? a) By his/her lack of qualifications required by law b) Failure of the defendant to sign the contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ c) Both A and B above
6. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT?

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a) A temporary limited surety agent can work with any amount of bondsmen during his internship period b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent c) The temporary agent may be appointed by different insurers separate from the supervising agent d) All of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) A temporary agent can be employed by only one licensed and appointed supervising bail bond agent

7. A SUPERVISING AGENT SHALL CERTIFY MONTHLY TO THE DEPARTMENT UNDER OATH, ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT, THE NAMES AND HOURS EACH WEEK OF ALL TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENTS. WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR FILING A FALSE CERTIFICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT? a) Immediate suspension of the license or imposition of a $ administrative fine b) Immediate suspension of the license and imposition of a $ administrative fine c) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine

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d) Revocation of the license and imposition of a $10000 administrative fine - Correct Answer ✅ b) Immediate suspension of the license and imposition of a $5000 administrative fine

8. THE TEMPORARY LICENSE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR SUBJECT TO EARLIER TERMINATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE EMPLOYER OR IF SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY THE DEPARTMENT; a) 12 months b) 18 months c) 24 months d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) 18 months AFTER LICENSURE AS A TEMPORARY LICENSEE FOR AT LEAST ,SUCH LICENSEE MAY FILE AN APPLICATION FOR AND BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR A REGULAR BAIL BOND AGENTS LICENSE BASED ON THE LICENSEES EXPERIENCE IN THE BAIL BOND BUSINESS. a) 12 months b) 18 months c) 24 months d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ a) 12 months

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A TEMPORARY LICENSEE HAS THE SAME AUTHORITY AS A LICENSED

BAIL BOND AGENT EXCEPT:

a) Apprehend, arrest and surrender defendants to the proper authorities b) Keep defendants under surveillance c) Execute and sign bail bonds d) All of the above are prohibited - Correct Answer ✅ c) execute and sign bail bonds THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT ISSUE A TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENTS LICENSE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS HELD SUCH A TEMPORARY LICENSE IN THIS STATE WITHIN AFTER EXPIRATION OF SUCH TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT'S LICENSE. a) 12 months b) 2 years c) 4 years d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) 2 years WITHIN HOW MANY YEARS MUST EACH LICENSEE MAINTAIN IN HIS/ HER OFFICE, BAIL RECORDS IF BAIL BONDS EXECUTED OR

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COUNTERSIGNED BY HIM /HER TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO

OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION CONCERNING BAIL BONDS;

a) Immediately b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated c) At least two years after the liability of the surety has been terminated d) Twelve months - Correct Answer ✅ b) At least three years after the liability of the surety has been terminated A SERIOUS CRIME PUNISHABLE BY A TERM OF MORE THAN ONE YEAR IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Misdemeanor b) Felony c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) Felony THE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT VESTED WITH THE POWER TO INTERPRET AND APPLY THE LAW, THE COURT SYSTEM IS THE; a) Supreme Court

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b) Judiciary c) Legislative d) Executive - Correct Answer ✅ b) Judiciary THE POWER OR AUTHORITY OF A COURT TO HEAR AND TRY A CASE IN THE FIRST PLACE IS CALLED: a) Original Jurisdiction b) Personal Jurisdiction c) Indictment d) Arraignment - Correct Answer ✅ a) Original Jurisdiction WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CASES ARE USUALLY HEARD IN LIMITED JURISDICTION COURTS? a) Petit theft b) Traffic violations c) Grand theft d) Violation of probation - Correct Answer ✅ b) Traffic violations THE FORMAL DECLARATION BY THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY THAT A CASE WILL NOT BE FURTHER PROSECUTED IS REFERRED TO AS:

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a) No information b) Nolle Prosequi c) Defendant plead guilty d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) Nolle Prosequi IN BAIL CONTRACTS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE COURTS IS REFERRED TO AS THE: a) Obligor b) Obligee c) Judiciary d) All of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) Obligee WHEN A PERSON IS RELEASED FROM CUSTODY ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, HOW MUCH MONEY ARE THEY REQUIRED TO PAY? a) 10% of the bond b) None c) $ d) All of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) None WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT REGARDING POWER OF ATTORNEY IN BAIL BONDS?

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a) It is a formal instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney. b) A written instrument, authorizing an agent to perform certain responsibilities on behalf of the principal c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ c) Both A and B above PAT WAS ARRESTED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON A CHARGE OF PETIT THEFT. SHE WAS PLACED IN A REMEDIAL PROGRAMME WHICH IS USUALLY FOR DEFENDANTS WHO ARE REMOVED FROM THE REGULAR COURT PROCESSES AND PLACED IN A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM OF PROBATION WHICH HAS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN SIX WEEKS. WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME CALLED: a) Probation b) Pre-trial intervention c) Principal d) Pre-sentence investigation - Correct Answer ✅ b) Pre-trial intervention IN SURETY CONTRACT, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS THE SAME PERSON;

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a)Obligee and Obligor b) Obligor and Indemnitor c) Principal and Obligee d)None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) Obligor and Indemnitor ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN EXCEPT: a) Pledges U.S. currency, US postal money order and cashier's check b) Backed by an insurance company c) Pledges property as security for bail bonds in judicial proceedings d) All of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) Backed by an insurance company THE RETURN OF PART OF A FEE OR PAYMENT IS REFERRED TO AS: a) Premium b) Penal sum c) Rebate d) Collateral - Correct Answer ✅ c) Rebate

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JIMMY WAS ADVISED BY THE CLERK OF COURT THAT THE JUDGE THAT

WAS ASSIGNED TO HIS CASE WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. WHAT

WOULD BE THE MOST REASONABLE EXPLANATION FOR THIS?

a) The judge was recused b) Judge was disqualified from hearing the case c) Judge could not try the case because one or both parties objected d) All of the above - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above WHEN A PLAINTIFF'S RIGHT IS LIMITED TO FILE AN ACTION UNLESS IT IS DONE WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD AFTER THE OCCURRENCE WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE RIGHT TO SUE IS REFERRED TO AS; a) Statute of Frauds b) Statute of Limitations c) Statute of Performance d) Statute of Restitution - Correct Answer ✅ b) Statute of Limitations A CONTRACT IS AN AGREEMENT BY WHICH ONE PARTY UNDERTAKES AN EXPRESSED PERFORMANCE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY PROMISE OF PERFORMANCE FROM THE OTHER IS REFERRED TO AS A:

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a) Bilateral Contract b) Unilateral Contract c) Both A and B above d) None of the above - Correct Answer ✅ b) Unilateral Contract

28. WHAT IS GUARANTEED IN ALL CRIMINAL DEFENDANT BONDS? a) That the defendant will request permission to go on vacation b) That the defendant will sign in every week c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ c) That the defendant will not depart jurisdiction of the court BOB WAS ARRESTED FOR PETIT THEFT AND RELEASED ON A $ BOND. JENNY, THE INDEMNITOR SIGNED THE REQUIRED PROMISSORY NOTE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS. PATRICK, THE SURETY AGENT ADVISED BOB TO COME IN THE OFFICE WHEN HE IS RELEASED TO FINALIZE HIS PAPERWORK. BOB HOWEVER DISOBEYED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WENT ABOUT HIS USUAL DAILY ROUTINE. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BELOW IS MOST CORRECT: a) Bob did not sign so the surety agent has to surrender the bond b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it

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c) Surety has no liability on the bond since Bob did not sign d) Jenny will be sued for breach of contract - Correct Answer ✅ b) The defendant is a party to the contract even if he/she does not sign it IN ORDER TO QUALIFY TO BECOME A BAIL BOND AGENT, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LICENSURE? a) Be at least 18 years of age b) Complete a 120 hour pre-licensing course with a passing grade of 80 and over c) Successfully pass the state exam to become a limited surety agent d) All of the above is required - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above is required DURING APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE, WHAT REQUIREMENTS WILL THE DEPARTMENT CHECK FOR? a) Comprehensive investigation of each application b) Qualifications, character, experience, background and fitness of the applicant c) Federal criminal records and fingerprints d) All of the above are required - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above are required

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A BAIL BOND AGENT OR TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT:

a) Suggest or advise the employment of, or name for employment, any particular attorney to represent his or her principal b) Wear or display any identification card other than the department issued or approved license c) Directly or indirectly solicit business in or on the property or grounds of a jail, prison or other place where prisoners are confined or on the grounds of the courthouse d) Initiate in-person or telephone solicitation after 9:00pm or before 8:00am, in the case of domestic violence cases, at the residence of the detainee or the detainees family e) All of the above are prohibited - Correct Answer ✅ e) All of the above are prohibited WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT. A BAIL BOND AGENT OR TEMPORARY BAIL BOND AGENT MAY: a) Pay a fee or rebate or give or promise anything of value to a jailer, police officer, peace officer or committing judge b) Not pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in a bail bond matter, except in defense of any action on a bond

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c) Participate in the capacity of an attorney at a trial or hearing of one on whose bond he or she is surety d) All of the above are prohibited - Correct Answer ✅ b) Not pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in a bail bond matter, except in defense of any action on a bond WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAN THE SURETY ACCEPT FROM A PRINCIPAL FOR PROVIDING BAIL BOND SERVICES; a) Premium and transfer fee authorized by the office b) Collateral security c) Indemnity d) Documentary stamp taxes e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent - Correct Answer ✅ e) All of the following can be collected by the surety agent A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY UPON WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH ANOTHER PARTY RECEIVE A FEE OR COMPENSATION FOR RETURNING TO CUSTODY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS FLED THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OR CAUSED THE FORFEITURE OF THE BOND. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM TRANSPORTATION FEE ALLOWED IN FLORIDA? a) $

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b) $ c) $ d) $700 - Correct Answer ✅ b) $ A BAIL BOND AGENT MAY NOT SIGN OR COUNTERSIGN IN BLANK ANY BOND, GIVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY TO, OR OTHERWISE AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO COUNTERSIGN HIS OR HER NAME TO BAIL BONDS UNLESS: a) The person is a temporary limited surety agent employed to the company b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney c) Both A and B above are correct d) None of the above are allowed - Correct Answer ✅ b) The person so authorized is a licensed and appointed bail bond agent directly employed by the bail bond agent giving such power of attorney JOE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECEIVED A CALL FROM A DEFENDANT WHO WANTS TO BE BONDED OUT OF JAIL. JOE IS OUT OF STATE ON A PICK-UP AND CALLED BOBBY, HIS NEIGHBOR WHO IS ALSO A BAIL BONDSMAN TO POST THE BOND. JOE AGREES THAT HE WILL DIVIDE THE PREMIUM 60%/ 40% WITH THE 60% GOING TO BOBBY. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT;

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a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid b) A bail bond agent may not divide with others, or share with any commissions payable on account of any bail bond c) Both A and B is correct d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ a) This is allowable under the statute once the insurance company is paid MICHELLE, A BAIL BONDSMAN RECENTLY OPENED A BAIL BOND AGENCY AND EMPLOYED A PRIMARY AGENT TO SUPERVISE THE OFFICE. MICHELLE NAMES THE COMPANY "FREE RELEASE BAIL BONDS." WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT. a) This is allowed under Florida statute b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free. c) A defendant can be released on a surety bond without the payment of a premium. d) None of the above is correct. - Correct Answer ✅ b) A bail bond agent may not use any advertisement or advertise under any name that includes the word free. COURTNEY WRITES BONDS FOR SIX DIFFERENT BAIL BOND AGENCIES. HE ADVERTISES AS "FLORIDA ALL COUNTY BAIL BONDS" AND LISTS

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HIMSELF AS THE PRESIDENT ON HIS BUSINESS CARDS. WHICH OF THE

FOLLOWING IS CORRECT:

a) A bail bond agent may not advertise under a trade name unless the name and address appears on the agent's letterhead. b) This is allowed under Florida statute once he advises the department. c) Both A and B above are correct d) None of the above are allowed - Correct Answer ✅ a) A bail bond agent may not advertise under a trade name unless the name and address appears on the agent's letterhead. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS INCORRECT; a) A temporary licensee may execute of sign bonds, handle collateral receipts, or deliver bonds to appropriate authorities. b) A temporary licensee may operate an agency or branch agency separate from the location of the supervising bail bond agent c) Both A and B above are incorrect d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ c) Both A and B above are incorrect

1. IN CONTRACT LAW, WHAT DOES SUI JURIS MEANS:

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a) A breach of the contract has taken place b) This requires that parties be of sane minds and not less than 18 years of age c) Both A and B are correct d) None of the above are correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) This requires that parties be of sane minds and not less than 18 years of age WHEN BREACH OF CONTRACT OCCURS AND LOSSES OR DAMAGES OCCUR AS A RESULT OF NON-PERFORMANCE, WHAT ACTIONS CAN THE DISAPPOINTED PARTY PURSUE? a) The disappointed party has to take their loss. No action can be pursued b) The disappointed party will have grounds to file for claims c) None of the above are correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) The disappointed party will have grounds to file for claims A CONTRACT IS SAID TO BE UNENFORCEABLE IF FRAUD EXISTS. WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED? a) The terms of the contract b) Motives and intentions exercised in forming the contract

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c) Any possible failure that injures the security of the contract in any way d) All of the above are considered - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above are considered IF A CONTRACT IS SIGNED BY EITHER OF THE INVOLVED PARTY WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WAS SOMETHING ELSE OTHER THAN WHAT THE CONTRACT WAS INTENDED, WHAT ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN: a) No action can be taken b) Contract still has to be enforced c) This results in failed execution fraud. This voids the contract d) All of the above can be taken. - Correct Answer ✅ c) This results in failed execution fraud. This voids the contract IF ONE PARTY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT, CLAIM OR DECLARATION WITH THE INTENT OF INDUCING THE OTHER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT, WHAT HAPPENS? a) Fraud in the execution b) This is fraud in the inducement c) This voids the contract on the basis of deception and fraudulent inducement

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d) Both B and C are correct - Correct Answer ✅ d) Both B and C are correct WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED FOR CONCEALMENT TO OCCUR? a) When one party intentionally conceals information, data and facts that would be useful to the other party's decision before entering the contract b) It is required that all parties tell the truth to one another at any deal. c) Withholding, omission of facts or failure to tell the truth. d) All of the above should be considered - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above should be considered WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FALSE STATEMENTS OR PROMISES ARE MADE BY A SELLER OF GOODS REGARDING THE QUALITY OR NATURE OF A PRODUCT THAT THE SELLER HAS? a) Misrepresentation b) Concealment c) None of the above d) All of the above - Correct Answer ✅ a) Misrepresentation

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A MISREPRESENTATION OCCURS WHEN?

a) A false statement of past or existing fact has been made b) The statement was directed at the suing party c) The statement has acted to induce the suing party to the contract d) All of the above are examples of misrepresentation - Correct Answer ✅ d) All of the above are examples of misrepresentation WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE MAKES A STATEMENT WHICH PRIMA FACIE IS TECHNICALLY TRUE WHEN HOWEVER, THIS MAY ONLY TELL HALF OF THE STORY IS CALLED; a) Distortion of fact b) Fraud c) Concealment d) None of the above are correct - Correct Answer ✅ a) Distortion of fact FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP CONSISTS OF; a) One of trust and confidence b) Involves one party acting for the benefit of another

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c) Both A and B above d) None of the above are correct - Correct Answer ✅ c) Both A and B above JOSH HANDED OVER A PICTURE TO AN AGENT FOR SALE ON HIS BEHALF. THE AGENT KNEW OF THE PICTURE'S TRUE WORTH BUT HE WENT AHEAD AND PURCHASED IT FOR A CONSIDERABLY LOWER PRICE. JOSH SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED THE PICTURE'S TRUE WORTH. WHAT REMEDIES CAN JOSH PURSUE? a) Contract has to stand as Josh already sold the painting which is final b) File a lawsuit to rescind the contract c) Both A and B above is correct d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) File a lawsuit to rescind the contract Two brothers Tom and Jerry had reached an agreement regarding the family estate. The elder brother Tom was under the impression that he was born out of wedlock and thus not their father's true heir. The agreement was reached on that basis. Tom subsequently discovered that this was not the case and that the younger brother Jerry had knowledge of this during the negotiation of the settlement. What can Tom do in this case? a) This is an example of contract ubberimae fidei

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b) Tom can sue to set aside the agreement c) The contract stands as it is already signed d) Both A and B are correct in the scenario above - Correct Answer ✅ d) Both A and B are correct in the scenario above WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS BELOW IS CORRECT? a) Statements of opinion are often seen as sufficient to produce a misrepresentation b) An action in misrepresentation can only be brought by a representee c) A misrepresentation does not exist if the representative discovers that the statement was false d) None of the above is correct - Correct Answer ✅ b) An action in misrepresentation can only be brought by a representee

. TYPES OF MISREPRESENTATION INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT: a) Fraudulent Misrepresentation b) Negligent Misrepresentation c) Reasonable Misrepresentation d) Innocent Misrepresentation - Correct Answer ✅ c) Reasonable Misrepresentation

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WHAT TYPE OF MISREPRESENTATION OCCURS WHEN THE DEFENDANT

CARELESSLY MAKES A REPRESENTATION WHILE HAVING NO

REASONABLE BASIS TO BELIEVE IT TO BE TRUE?

a) Innocent Misrepresentation b) Negligent misrepresentation at Common Law c) Negligent Misrepresentation under Statute d) Fraudulent Misrepresentation - Correct Answer ✅ b) Negligent misrepresentation at Common Law COURTS LOOK AT A NUMBER OF FACTORS TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN AGREEMENT SHOULD BE ENFORCED. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CONSIDERED? a) One party must make an offer and the other party must accept it b) Something in value must be given in return for a promise c) Oral agreements made when intoxicated d) Both A and B above are correct - Correct Answer ✅ c) Oral agreements made when intoxicated DEFENSES TO CONTRACT ARE DESIGNED BY THE COURTS TO: