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Ashburn had a big ranch in Georgia. One day, Pamela stated, "I'd like to buy your sheep for $50. They're so cute!" to which Ashburn immediately replied, "Sure. That's a deal!" This cannot be enforced as a contract due to lack of:

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Answer: Definiteness

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Definiteness could be defined as having direction or an aim in a particular goal or activity. Pamela's statement could be seen as an acknowledgement as it had little emphasis on bargain. On the other hand, Asburn didn't take the statement serious because Pamela just sounded as though it were a wish, not really negotiating.

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