Questions from Business Law

Q: Tovar applied for the position of resident physician in Paxton Community Memorial

Tovar applied for the position of resident physician in Paxton Community Memorial Hospital. The hospital examined his background and licensing and assured him that he was qualified for the position. R...

Q: Carolyn Murphy, a welfare recipient with very limited education and with

Carolyn Murphy, a welfare recipient with very limited education and with four minor children, responded to an advertisement that offered the opportunity to purchase televisions without a deposit or cr...

Q: Albert Bennett, an amateur cyclist, participated in a bicycle race

Albert Bennett, an amateur cyclist, participated in a bicycle race conducted by the United States Cycling Federation. During the race, Bennett was hit by an automobile. He claims that employees of the...

Q: In February, Brady, a general contractor, signed a written

In February, Brady, a general contractor, signed a written contract with the Fulghums to build for them a house in North Carolina. The contract price of the house was $206,850, and construction was to...

Q: Robert McCart owned and operated an H&R Block tax preparation

Robert McCart owned and operated an H&R Block tax preparation franchise. When Robert became a district manager for H&R Block, he was not allowed to continue operating a franchise. So, in accordance wi...

Q: Michelle Marvin and actor Lee Marvin began living together, holding themselves

Michelle Marvin and actor Lee Marvin began living together, holding themselves out to the general public as man and wife without actually being married. The two orally agreed that while they lived tog...

Q: Richard Brobston was hired by Insulation Corporation of America (ICA)

Richard Brobston was hired by Insulation Corporation of America (ICA) in 2005. Initially, he was hired as a territory sales manager but was promoted to national account manager in 2009 and to general...

Q: Wilkins, a Texas resident licensed by that state as a certified

Wilkins, a Texas resident licensed by that state as a certified public accountant, rendered service in his professional capacity in Louisiana to Coverton Cosmetics Company. He was not registered as a...

Q: Henrioulle, an unemployed widower with two children, received public assistance

Henrioulle, an unemployed widower with two children, received public assistance in the form of a rent subsidy. He entered into an apartment lease agreement with Marin Ventures that provided “INDEMNIFI...

Q: Sandra and Thomas McGuire entered into a purchase-and-sale

Sandra and Thomas McGuire entered into a purchase-and-sale agreement for “Becca’s Boutique” with Pascal and Rebecca Tursi. The agreement provided that the McGuires would buy the store for $75,000, wit...