Asked by Harun Abdullahi on Jun 16, 2024
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In the case of Denney v. Reppert the court allowed the employees of a bank to collect a reward, because they supplied information that led to the arrest and conviction of a bank robber.
Denney v. Reppert
A legal case demonstrating the principle that a reward can only be claimed by those who have knowledge of the reward offer before completing the actions required for the reward.
Bank Robber
An individual who illegally steals money or valuables from a bank, typically through the use of force, threat, or deceit.
- Interpret the legal outcomes of specific case laws and their applicability to general contract principles.
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RA
Rachida AugustineJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
In Denney v. Reppert, the court ruled that the employees of the bank were not eligible to collect the reward because their duties as bank employees included providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bank robber, making them ineligible under the terms of the reward offer.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the legal outcomes of specific case laws and their applicability to general contract principles.