Questions from Business Law

Q: The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, is the

The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. One major retailer advertised a “Black Friday only” laptop for $150. On Thanksgiving night, hundreds of peop...

Q: Leslie Bergh and his two brothers, Milton and Raymond, formed

Leslie Bergh and his two brothers, Milton and Raymond, formed a partnership to help build a fancy saloon and dance hall in Evanston, Wyoming. Later, Leslie met with his friend and drinking buddy, John...

Q: In Japan, automobile GPS systems come equipped with an option for

In Japan, automobile GPS systems come equipped with an option for converting them into televisions so that drivers can watch their favorite shows, yes, while driving. “We can’t help but respond to our...

Q: CeCe Hylton and Edward Meztista, partners in a small advertising firm

CeCe Hylton and Edward Meztista, partners in a small advertising firm, agreed to terminate the business and split assets evenly. Meztista gave Hylton a two-page document showing assets, liabilities, a...

Q: In the bleachers… “You’re a prince, George!”

In the bleachers… “You’re a prince, George!” Mike exclaimed. “Who else would give me a ticket to the big game?” “No one, Mike, no one.” “Let me offer my thanks. I’ll buy you a beer!” “Ah,” Georg...

Q: American Bakeries had a fleet of over 3,000 delivery trucks

American Bakeries had a fleet of over 3,000 delivery trucks. Because of the increasing cost of gasoline, the company was interested in converting the trucks to propane fuel. It signed a requirements c...

Q: Sami walks into a restaurant. She is given a menu,

Sami walks into a restaurant. She is given a menu, which indicates that lobster is $30. Sami orders the lobster. It arrives, and Sami thinks it is very tasty. When the bill arrives, Sami tries to...

Q: Officer Trottier stopped Marie Winfield for driving 20 miles over the speed

Officer Trottier stopped Marie Winfield for driving 20 miles over the speed limit. He then became suspicious because her son would not make eye contact and she was eating a Powerbar in a “hurried mann...

Q: Roommates.com operated a website designed to match people renting spare

Roommates.com operated a website designed to match people renting spare rooms with those looking for a place to live. Before subscribers could search listings or post housing opportunities on Roommate...

Q: Dr. Ibrahim Khan caused an automobile accident in which a fellow

Dr. Ibrahim Khan caused an automobile accident in which a fellow physician, Dolly Yusufji, became a quadriplegic. Khan signed a contract for the lifetime support of Yusufji. When he refused to make pa...