Questions from Business Law

Q: Phipps became involved in a case of mistaken identity. A local

Phipps became involved in a case of mistaken identity. A local merchant falsely accused him, in front of people who knew him, of shoplifting. Phipps was charged but not convicted. Angry and embarrasse...

Q: Pratt, a stock-car racing driver, had entered a

Pratt, a stock-car racing driver, had entered a race to be held several months later. Two days before the race, he left his racing car at a shop to have some last-minute adjustments made. When Pratt w...

Q: The town of Homesdale passes an ordinance that requires all retail establishments

The town of Homesdale passes an ordinance that requires all retail establishments to remain closed on Christmas Day. Several groups sue, arguing that the ordinance is unconstitutional. a. Does the ord...

Q: The town of Ericton is considering passing an ordinance that would severely

The town of Ericton is considering passing an ordinance that would severely restrict the possession and carrying of firearms. a. May the ordinance prohibit the possession of firearms by felons? b. May...

Q: In an effort to stem the rising usage of illegal drugs,

In an effort to stem the rising usage of illegal drugs, the town of Zhemville passes an ordinance that mandates that all people found guilty of possessing illegal drugs be flogged. a. Does the ordinan...

Q: Knoll and Kalichuk signed an agreement for the sale of Knoll’s sailboat

Knoll and Kalichuk signed an agreement for the sale of Knoll’s sailboat. The agreement was complete in all respects, including the provision of time and place of delivery, sale price...

Q: Explain the term warranty and distinguish between express and implied warranties.

Explain the term warranty and distinguish between express and implied warranties.

Q: Arslantian, a suburban homeowner who was involved in a major landscaping

Arslantian, a suburban homeowner who was involved in a major landscaping project, offered to pay Manley, a county employee, 50 percent of the market price for certain shrubbery belonging to the county...

Q: Neto learned that Quan, his neighbor, intended to sell his

Neto learned that Quan, his neighbor, intended to sell his powerboat. Neto texted Quan stating that he wanted to buy the boat and he would pay a “fair price.” A few days later, Quan sold the boat to s...

Q: Kallinteris opened a travel agency in her small town. She then

Kallinteris opened a travel agency in her small town. She then received an e-mail message from a local office supply company with which she had no prior dealings wishing her luck with her new business...