Questions from Business Law

Q: Ron wants to sue Art’s Supply Company for Art’s failure to deliver

Ron wants to sue Art’s Supply Company for Art’s failure to deliver supplies that Ron needed to prepare his work for an appearance at a local artists’ fair. What must Ron establish before a court will...

Q: Suppose that a state taxes out-of-state companies doing

Suppose that a state taxes out-of-state companies doing business in the state at a rate higher than the rate for in-state companies. The state’s purpose is to protect local firms from out-of-state com...

Q: A burst water pipe floods a Metal Fabrication Company utility room and

A burst water pipe floods a Metal Fabrication Company utility room and trips the circuit breakers on a panel in the room. Metal Fabrication contacts Nouri, a licensed electrician with five years exper...

Q: After less than a year in business, Elite Fitness Club surpasses

After less than a year in business, Elite Fitness Club surpasses Good Health Club in numbers of members. Elite’s marketing strategies attract many Good Health members, who then change clubs. Does Good...

Q: Without Jim’s permission, Lee signs Jim’s name to several checks that

Without Jim’s permission, Lee signs Jim’s name to several checks that were issued to Jim and then cashes them. Jim reports that the checks were stolen and receives replacements. Has Lee committed forg...

Q: Which tort is the civil side of crimes related to theft?

Which tort is the civil side of crimes related to theft?

Q: Carl appears on television talk shows touting a cure for AIDS that

Carl appears on television talk shows touting a cure for AIDS that he knows is fraudulent. He frequently mentions that he needs funds to make the cure widely available, and donations pour into local t...

Q: Alison receives a notice of property taxes due from the local tax

Alison receives a notice of property taxes due from the local tax collector. The notice is for tax on Jerry’s property, but Alison believes that the tax is hers and pays it. Can Alison recover from Je...

Q: Molly tells Nick that she will pay him $10,000

Molly tells Nick that she will pay him $10,000 to set fire to her store, so that she can collect the money from her fire insurance policy. Nick sets fire to the store, but Molly refuses to pay him. Ca...

Q: While visiting the Web site of Cyber Investments, Dani encounters a

While visiting the Web site of Cyber Investments, Dani encounters a popup box that reads, “Our e-mail daily newsletter E-Profit is available by subscription at the rate of one dollar per issue. To su...