Question

A college student, is a good friend of Alice, who owns a local convenience store. Every afternoon, Eve goes into Alice's store and spends several minutes talking with Alice and browsing the store. She usually buys a bottle of soda. One afternoon, Eve goes into Alice's store, looks at the soda, and picks up a $2 bottle of Diet Coke. Seeing that Alice is busy with a customer, Eve waves the Diet Coke bottle at Alice without saying a word and walks out. Has a contract been formed? If so, classify it within the categories presented in your reading.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, Implied contract

Explanation:

An implied contract comes into effect as a result of the conduct, actions, or circumstance of two or more parties. In an implied contract,  parties come into agreement on specific issues even though nothing is said or written. Implied contracts are legally recognized and are enforceable by courts of law.

Eve and Alice enter into a contract through their conduct and behavior. They have an ongoing business relationship that makes them understand each other.  When Eve picks the soda and makes some gestures to Alice, there is non-verbal communication between them. Because Alice did not protest, it means she understood and agrees with the actions of Eve.