Question: One or more persons use spray paint to write McPherson Street Elefunk Gang Rules on the side of Scott's office building. Scott is livid and
One or more persons use spray paint to write "McPherson Street Elefunk Gang Rules" on the side of Scott's office building. Scott is livid and offers a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who performed this act of vandalism. Kirksville Police Officer Steve has been on vacation for a week and doesn't know about the reward, but on his first day back at work conducts an investigation that leads to the arrest and conviction of Dave and Doug who admit doing the vandalism. Steve later learns about and demands the reward. Does Scott have to pay Steve the $500 reward --- why or why not?
| A. | Scott does not have to pay because the offer was not communicated. | |
| B. | Scott does not have to pay because there was no consideration. | |
| C. | Scott has to pay because the reward was a valid unilateral offer accepted by Steve's performance. | |
| D. | A and B. |
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