Fact Pattern $14-$B$1($Questions $15-16$ apply$)$

Bakkle Strip Mall, Corp. requires its tenants to sign a lease that includes a clause releasing Bakkle from liability in the event of monetary or physical injury no matter who is at fault. Creative Art Shop signs a lease with Bay City that contains the clause.

$15.$ Refer to Fact pattern $14-$B$1.$ This clause is

a$.$ a covenant not to compete.

b$.$ an adhesion contract.

c$.$ an exculpatory clause.

d$.$ an illusory promise.

$16.$ Refer to Fact pattern $14-$B$1.$ The clause is most likely

a$.$ enforceable as a matter of public policy.

b$.$ enforceable if either party is considered to be a business for essential services, c$.$ enforceable if the lease also involves residential property.

d$.$ unenforceable.