Re: Consideration in a Shrinkwrap Contract

begin Ralph Clifford (rclifford[_at_]snesl.edu) quotation (Tue, Oct 17, 2000 at 09:29:00AM -0400):
> On Fri, 13 Oct 2000 16:28:59 -0700, Cumbow, Robert wrote:

> A new display for the dashboard of a car: "Congratulations on the
> acquisition of your new automobile. By inserting the key in the ignition
> you agree that you have only licensed the car and title to it shall remain
> with Big Motor Company. You agree not to drive the car in any way that
> violates the law. If you do so, all rights you have to the car will
> terminate and you agree to return it to Big Motor Company immediately
> without any compensation owed to you. If you do not wish to accept the
> terms of this license, you can return the automobile to the dealer who, we
> are sure, will happily refund your money. . . ."

...and how does this differ significantly from the practice of leasing a vehicle, or an apartment, for that matter, where similar stipulations may enacted?

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