Questions from Business Law

Q: Brian Hanson sustained a paralyzing injury while playing in a lacrosse match

Brian Hanson sustained a paralyzing injury while playing in a lacrosse match between Ohio State University and Ashland University. Hanson had interceded in a fight between one of his teammates and an...

Q: Tony Wilson was a member of Troop 392 of the Boy Scouts

Tony Wilson was a member of Troop 392 of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and of the St. Louis Area Council (Council). Tony went on a trip with the troop to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Five adult volu...

Q: Perry employed Alice to sell a parcel of real estate at a

Perry employed Alice to sell a parcel of real estate at a fixed price without knowledge that David had previously employed Alice to purchase the same property for him. Perry gave Alice no discretion a...

Q: Packer owned and operated a fruit cannery in Southton, Illinois.

Packer owned and operated a fruit cannery in Southton, Illinois. He stored a substantial amount of finished canned goods in a warehouse in East St. Louis, Illinois, owned and operated by Alden, in ord...

Q: Harvey Hilgendorf was a licensed real estate broker acting as the agent

Harvey Hilgendorf was a licensed real estate broker acting as the agent of the Hagues in the sale of eighty acres of farmland. The Hagues, however, terminated Hilgendorf’s agency before the expiration...

Q: Palmer made a valid contract with Ames under which Ames was to

Palmer made a valid contract with Ames under which Ames was to sell Palmer’s goods on commission from January 1 to June 30. Ames made satisfactory sales up to May 15 and was about to close an unusuall...

Q: Piedmont Electric Co. gave a list of delinquent accounts to Alexander

Piedmont Electric Co. gave a list of delinquent accounts to Alexander, an employee, with instructions to discontinue electric service to delinquent customers. Among those listed was Todd Hatchery, whi...

Q: In October 2010, Black, the owner of the Grand Opera

In October 2010, Black, the owner of the Grand Opera House, and Harvey entered into a written agreement to lease the opera house to Harvey for five years at a rental of $300,000 a year. Harvey engaged...

Q: Timothy retains Cynthia, an attorney, to bring a lawsuit upon

Timothy retains Cynthia, an attorney, to bring a lawsuit upon a valid claim against Vincent. Recently enacted legislation has shortened the statute of limitations for this type of legal action. Cynthi...

Q: Wilson engages Ruth to sell Wilson’s antique walnut chest to Harold for

Wilson engages Ruth to sell Wilson’s antique walnut chest to Harold for $2,500. The next day, Ruth learns that Sandy is willing to pay $3,000 for Wilson’s chest. Ruth nevertheless sells the chest to H...