Question

Darla posts notices in her neighborhood promising to pay $1,000 for the return of her missing Snowshoe Siamese cat. Two days later, Noelle finds the missing cat and returns it to Darla. What type of contract is this? a) A bilateral contract b) A subrogation contract c) An executory contract d) A unilateral contract e) This is not a valid contract

Answer 1

Answer: d) A unilateral contract

Explanation:

In a unilateral contract there is only one party to the contract that has to abide by the obligations specified and that is the offeror. The offeror offers to pay a certain amount of money if a certain thing is done. They will then pay the person that fulfills this service.

In this case, Darla is the offeror and she offers to pay anyone who can find her cat. When Noelle fulfills this service, Darla will then pay her what was promised. This is therefore a unilateral contract.