Assignment task: Layla and Robert have co-developed an AI technology for application in the musical instruments manufacturing and industries. The technology automatically adjusts the sonic character of a recorded instrument to match the sonic character of another recording. For example, a user of the technology could instruct the AI platform to make a recorded guitar track sound like it was recorded using Jimi Hendrix's instruments and amplifiers.
On May 1, 2024, Layla and Robert file articles of incorporation with the Florida Department of State for their new enterprise, which they name GuitarAI, Inc. On May 3, 2024, Robert signed a contract with Sun Media, a video production company, to film several short videos to market the new technology on social media and YouTube. Robert signed the Contract as "Robert, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, GuitarAI."
On May 4, 2024, Layla receives a notice from the Department of State stating that the May 1 filing was defective for containing an invalid or illegible signature. On May 5, 2024, Layla and Robert cured the defective filing.
On May 7, 2024, Robert phoned Sun Media and said: "We have a problem. Back when we signed our contract, unbeknownst to me, GuitarAI didn't actually exist. So, technically the contract is void. Sorry, but GuitarAI won't be moving forward."
If the dispute remains unresolved and Sun Media sues Robert individually, does Robert have a potential defense?
Group of answer choices
a. Yes: de facto corporation.
b. Yes: corporation by estoppel.
c. Yes: both (A) and (B)
d. No