What is a boilerplate clause?
Suggested Answer: D
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This is #4. This exact definition is given on p.116 under the section 'Giving Notice'
16 comments · newest first
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Lanie
10 months ago
I think A sounds more accurate, though.
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Ettie
11 months ago
They usually cover things like liability and dispute resolution.
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Kimbery
11 months ago
Wait, are all boilerplate clauses really the same?
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Lauran
11 months ago
Totally agree, D is the right answer!
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Brent
11 months ago
It's a set of standard clauses in contracts.
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Tarra
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards option D because it sounds familiar from our last practice exam where we discussed standard clauses in contracts.
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Hannah
12 months ago
I feel like it might be related to warranties, but that doesn't seem quite right. I should have reviewed that section more.
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Joseph
12 months ago
I remember practicing a question about contract clauses, and I think boilerplate refers to those common terms that everyone expects.
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Rolland
1 year ago
I think a boilerplate clause is something standard in contracts, but I'm not sure if it's just one clause or a set of them.
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Elenor
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. A boilerplate clause is just a set of standard, commercially accepted clauses that are expected to be in all contracts. It's not about precedence or modifications, it's just the default language. Option D is the way to go.
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Salena
1 year ago
Wait, I thought a boilerplate clause was the one that would take priority if there were any contradictions in the contract. But now I'm second-guessing myself. I better review my notes on contract law before answering this.
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Ettie
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. A boilerplate clause is a type of standard language that is commonly included in contracts. It's not about warranties or modifications, it's just the default, expected clauses. I'm going with option D.
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Levi
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. Is a boilerplate clause the one that takes precedence if there are conflicting pieces of information in the contract? Or is it something about allowing the contract to be modified? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Mariko
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure a boilerplate clause is a standard set of clauses that are expected in all contracts. I think option D is the right answer.
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Hayley
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's A, the clause that takes precedent in case of conflicts.
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Doug
1 year ago
I think a boilerplate clause is D, a set of standard clauses.