Questions from Business Law

Q: Paula orally agrees to work with Next Corporation in New York City

Paula orally agrees to work with Next Corporation in New York City for two years. Paula moves her family and begins work. Three months later, Paula is fired for no stated cause. She sues for reinstate...

Q: Brian owes Jeff $100. Ed tells Brian to give him

Brian owes Jeff $100. Ed tells Brian to give him the $100 and he will pay Jeff. Brian gives Ed the $100. Ed never pays Jeff. Can Jeff successfully sue Ed for the $100?

Q: Fleet Trucking leases a delivery truck to Grocers Express. The lease

Fleet Trucking leases a delivery truck to Grocers Express. The lease prohibits Grocers from assigning its rights without Fleet’s consent. When the truck needs repair, Grocers leaves it with Harland’s...

Q: George contracts to build a storage shed for Ron, who pays

George contracts to build a storage shed for Ron, who pays George in advance, but George completes only half the work. Ron pays Paula $500 to finish the shed. If Ron sues George, what would be the mea...

Q: Amy contracts to sell her ranch to Mark, who is to

Amy contracts to sell her ranch to Mark, who is to take possession on June 1. Amy delays the transfer until August 1. Mark incurs expenses in providing for livestock that he bought for the ranch. When...

Q: Brad orders 150 computer desks. Fred ships 150 printer stands.

Brad orders 150 computer desks. Fred ships 150 printer stands. Is this an acceptance of Brad’s offer or a counteroffer? If it is an acceptance, is it a breach of the contract? What if Fred told Brad t...

Q: Smith & Sons, Inc., sells truck supplies to J&

Smith & Sons, Inc., sells truck supplies to J&B, which services trucks. Over the phone, J&B and Smith negotiate for the sale of eighty-four sets of tires. Smith sends a letter to J&B detailing the ter...

Q: When does trademark infringement occur?

When does trademark infringement occur?

Q: Adams Textiles in Kansas City sells certain fabrics to Silk & Satin

Adams Textiles in Kansas City sells certain fabrics to Silk & Satin Stores in Oklahoma City. Adams packs the fabric and ships it by rail to Silk. While the fabric is in transit across Kansas, a tornad...

Q: Paula boards her horse, Blaze, at Gold Spur Stables.

Paula boards her horse, Blaze, at Gold Spur Stables. She sells the horse to George and calls Gold Spur to say, “I sold Blaze to George.” Gold Spur says, “Okay.” That night, Blaze is kicked in the head...