Questions from Business Law

Q: Jesse worked as a buyer for the Vegetable Co. Rachel offered

Jesse worked as a buyer for the Vegetable Co. Rachel offered to sell Jesse 10 tons of tomatoes for the account of Vegetable. Jesse accepted the offer. Later, Jesse discovered that Rachel was an agent...

Q: The Pharmaceutical Association holds an annual convention. At the convention,

The Pharmaceutical Association holds an annual convention. At the convention, Brittany, who was president of the Association, told Luke that Research Corp. had a promising new cancer vaccine. Luke was...

Q: A year ago, Hot Air Systems installed a new heating system

A year ago, Hot Air Systems installed a new heating system in Dolly’s house. A month ago, Chuck called Dolly and told her he worked for hot Air and it was time to perform the yearly inspection. After...

Q: 1. At a fraternity party, George mentions that he is

1. At a fraternity party, George mentions that he is going to learn to hang glide during spring break. Vicki, a casual friend, overhears him, and the next day she purchases a $100,000 life insurance p...

Q: Walmart employees were not unionized. A group of outside organizers called

Walmart employees were not unionized. A group of outside organizers called “Our Walmart” created an app that Walmart employees could use to communicate with one another and obtain legal and other work...

Q: 1. Kerry finds a big green ring in the street.

1. Kerry finds a big green ring in the street. She shows it to Leroy, who says, “Wow. That could be valuable.” Neither Kerry nor Leroy knows what the ring is made of or whether it is valuable. Kerry s...

Q: Despite its detailed dress code for employees, Starbucks stores permitted workers

Despite its detailed dress code for employees, Starbucks stores permitted workers to wear multiple pins and buttons, some of which, but not all, were related to its employee-reward and product-promoti...

Q: Nationwide Insurance Co. circulated a memorandum asking all employees to lobby

Nationwide Insurance Co. circulated a memorandum asking all employees to lobby in favor of a bill that had been introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. By limiting the damages that an...

Q: 1. Two individuals signed a contract that was intended to be

1. Two individuals signed a contract that was intended to be their entire agreement. The parol evidence rule will prevent the admission of evidence offered to: A. Explain the meaning of an ambiguity i...

Q: After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government imprisoned suspected terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Officials argued that these detainees did not enjoy constitutional rights because they we...