Questions from Business Law

Q: Thompson Medical Company manufactures and sells Aspercreme, a topical analgesic.

Thompson Medical Company manufactures and sells Aspercreme, a topical analgesic. Aspercreme is a pain reliever that contains no aspirin. Thompson’s advertisements strongly suggest that Aspercreme is r...

Q: Mary Smith bought a car from Doug Chapman under an installment sales

Mary Smith bought a car from Doug Chapman under an installment sales contract. Smith carried the insurance on the car, as required by the contract. Shortly after Smith purchased the car, it was wrecke...

Q: O’Neil purchased a used diesel tractor-trailer combination from International Harvester

O’Neil purchased a used diesel tractor-trailer combination from International Harvester. O’Neil claimed that International Harvester’s salesman had told him that the truck had recently been overhauled...

Q: The FTC ordered Warner-Lambert to cease and desist from advertising

The FTC ordered Warner-Lambert to cease and desist from advertising that its product, Listerine antiseptic mouthwash, prevents, cures, or alleviates the common cold and sore throats. The order further...

Q: Lenvil Miller owed $2,501.61 to the Star

Lenvil Miller owed $2,501.61 to the Star Bank of Cincinnati. Star Bank referred collection of Miller’s account to Payco-General American Credits, Inc. (Payco), a debt collection agency. Payco sent Mil...

Q: Greg Henson sold his Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 to his brother

Greg Henson sold his Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 to his brother, Jeff Henson. To purchase the car, Jeff secured a loan with Cosco Federal Credit Union (Cosco). Soon thereafter, the car was stolen and Jeff s...

Q: Brenda borrows $1,000 from Lincoln for one year,

Brenda borrows $1,000 from Lincoln for one year, agreeing to pay Lincoln $200 in interest on the loan and to repay the loan in twelve monthly installments of $100. The contract that Lincoln provides a...

Q: Pantron I Corporation and Hal Z. Lederman market a product known

Pantron I Corporation and Hal Z. Lederman market a product known as the Helsinki Formula. This product supposedly arrests hair loss and stimulates hair regrowth in baldness sufferers. The formula cons...

Q: A consumer entered into an agreement with Rent-It Corporation for

A consumer entered into an agreement with Rent-It Corporation for the rental of a television set at a charge of $17 per week. The agreement also provides that if the renter chooses to rent the set for...

Q: The Giant Development Company undertakes a massive real estate venture to sell

The Giant Development Company undertakes a massive real estate venture to sell 9,000 one-acre unimproved lots in Utah. The company advertises the project nationally. Arrington, a resident of New York,...