Answer C is the good-faith standard which applies when the satisfaction relates to taste or artistic judgment. On the other hand, if no issue of taste is involved, then the test is whether the work was done in a manner that would be satisfactory to a reasonable person. In this case, painting the barn does not involve any artistic judgment, and therefore the test set forth in Answer B is applicable.

Answer A is incorrect. The quoted language is an express condition precedent to the farmer’s obligation to pay for the work. The issue is the construction of the words, “full and complete satisfaction.” There are three possibilities. This answer choice takes the approach that is most favorable to the farmer. Under it, if the farmer says he is dissatisfied (even if in fact he is satisfied and is acting in bad faith), he will prevail. Courts will not go this far because that makes the party’s obligation to perform nearly illusory. A party will not be allowed to take advantage of a condition in bad faith.

Answer D is incorrect. The quoted language is an express condition precedent to the farmer’s obligation to pay for the work. The issue is the construction of the words, “full and complete satisfaction.” The law recognizes the enforceability of such words, and sets forth differing standards depending on the contractual duty. If the issue is one of artistic judgment or taste, the person holding the approval need only act in good faith. If, as in this case, the matter is more mundane, the condition is met if the work is satisfactory to a reasonable person.