Question: A large tree in Lisa's backyard will likely fall and cause damage to her home if there is a severe storm. Lisa calls a contractor
A large tree in Lisa's backyard will likely fall and cause damage to her home if there is a severe storm. Lisa calls a contractor and says "I will pay you $ if you cut down a damaged tree in my backyard by PM tomorrow evening." The contractor does not cut down the tree by PM and it falls on Lisa's house causing $ worth of damage. Which of the following is true?
a Lisa can recover the damages to her house from the contractor because the contractor's silence indicated acceptance of the contract.
b If this contract is considered a unilateral contract, then the contractor cannot be held responsible for the damage to Lisa's house.
c If Lisa's offer was to enter into a bilateral contract for tree cutting services, Lisa can recover the damages because the contractor did not respond in timely fashion.
d Lisa cannot recover any amount because her offer was not reasonably definite.
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