Questions from Business Law


Q: In September, Sharon agrees to work for Cole Productions, Inc

In September, Sharon agrees to work for Cole Productions, Inc., at $500 a week for a year beginning January 1. In October, Sharon is offered the same work at $600 a week by Quintero Shows, Ltd. When S...

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Q: Before Maria starts her first year of college, Fred promises to

Before Maria starts her first year of college, Fred promises to pay her $5,000 when she graduates. She goes to college, borrowing and spending more than $5,000. At the beginning of the spring semester...

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Q: Joan, who is sixteen years old, moves out of her

Joan, who is sixteen years old, moves out of her parents’ home and signs a lone-year lease for an apartment at Kenwood Apartments. Joan’s parents tell her that she can return to live with them at any...

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Q: Cedric, a minor, enters into a contract with Diane.

Cedric, a minor, enters into a contract with Diane. How might Cedric effectively ratify this contract?

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Q: Diane bets Tex $1,000 that the Green Bay Packers

Diane bets Tex $1,000 that the Green Bay Packers will win the Super Bowl. A state law prohibits gambling. Do Diane and Tex have an enforceable contract? Explain.

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Q: Potomac Airlines, Inc., prints on the backs of its tickets

Potomac Airlines, Inc., prints on the backs of its tickets that it is not liable for any injury to a passenger caused by Potomac’s negligence. Ron buys a ticket and boards the plane. On takeoff, the p...

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Q: State the two questions that determine whether a defendant’s act caused a

State the two questions that determine whether a defendant’s act caused a plaintiff’s injury.

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Q: Brad, an accountant, files Dina’s tax returns. When the

Brad, an accountant, files Dina’s tax returns. When the Internal Revenue Service assesses a large tax against Dina, she retains Brad to contest the assessment. The day before the deadline for replying...

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Q: In selling a house, Matt tells Ann that the wiring,

In selling a house, Matt tells Ann that the wiring, fixtures, and appliances are of a certain quality. Matt knows nothing about the quality, but it is not as specified. Ann buys the house. On learning...

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Q: GamesCo orders $800 worth of game pieces from Midstate Plastic,

GamesCo orders $800 worth of game pieces from Midstate Plastic, Inc. Midstate delivers, and GamesCo pays for, $450 worth. GamesCo then says it wants no more pieces from Midstate. GamesCo and Midstate...

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