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Chapter 12, Problem 4BCP
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Case summary:A person S signed a document on the first day of her work at a football club CC. The document purports to compel arbitration as a dispute redressal method. S agrees to comply with this document as well as the constitution and bylaws of National Football League(NFL). She also agrees to be bound by all the decisions of the NFL Commissioner. However, the Chief has not given his consent anywhere in the document.
To find:The consideration for the arbitration provision in the dispute redressal method.
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