The act of turning back the odometer

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1. The act of turning back the odometer of a car so that a lower mileage is shown which is done for purposes of sale, would be:

Duress

Acceptable because the buyer would be able to discover this by conducting a reasonable investigation

Innocent misrepresentation

This fact would establish fraudulent misrepresentation and would be a circumstance that would enable the innocent party to prove that the contract lacked real consent.

2. Mr. Brown, a wonderful architect, retires from his firm. The head of the firm says, " Because you were such an asset to this company, we will give you a bonus of $50,000.00." A few months later, Mr. Brown asks for the $50,000.00 and the architect firm refuses to pay. Is the promise enforceable?

No, there is no offer.

Yes, under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

No, bonuses are not enforceable unless in writing.

No, the promise is unenforceable as it is based upon past consideration.

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