Questions from Business Law

Q: Quinlan, a 22-year-old female, specifically made

Quinlan, a 22-year-old female, specifically made known her wish not to have her life maintained indefinitely by the use of a breathing machine. After an apparent overdose of alcohol and drugs, Quinlan...

Q: An important application of the concept of title relates to who is

An important application of the concept of title relates to who is holding title when a loss occurs. Are there other ways of determining who should bear a loss in a business transaction?

Q: A contract stipulates that certain conditions must be met before title can

A contract stipulates that certain conditions must be met before title can pass. A seller might wish to hasten the passage of title to minimize the risk of loss and the cost of insurance to indemnify...

Q: It seems that passage of title by estoppel might deny the rights

It seems that passage of title by estoppel might deny the rights of an innocent though inattentive property owner. Should a legitimate titleholder lose title because of his or her inattention?

Q: How can a buyer in a store know whether he or she

How can a buyer in a store know whether he or she is dealing with a titleholder or a remote party? Does it make a difference? Generally, whom does a buyer hold responsible for problems?

Q: Is it ethical for a person who is not a titleholder to

Is it ethical for a person who is not a titleholder to act as one who has title to goods, thereby misleading a prospective buyer?

Q: A contract for labor and materials need not be in writing,

A contract for labor and materials need not be in writing, even if it is over $500. Does the buyer of the labor and materials enjoy the same level of legal protection as if the contract were in writin...

Q: Compare and contrast online auctions with actual live auctions.

Compare and contrast online auctions with actual live auctions.

Q: How might a seller avoid pitfalls in selling to unknown buyers?

How might a seller avoid pitfalls in selling to unknown buyers?

Q: How might a buyer avoid pitfalls in buying from unknown sellers?

How might a buyer avoid pitfalls in buying from unknown sellers?