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    What element of the contract was in dispute? How could this conflict have been avoided? What other elements could have caused the contract to be illegitimate. Consider that the plaintiff won the case. What were other ways in which the plaintiff could have been remedied in court? What sort of contracts must be in writing before t

    UCC Contracts & Warranties

    Does the UCC apply to contracts between merchants only? Are contracts and Warranties used interchangeable in article 2 of the UCC? Do common law contract apply to UCC? I am getting confused reading about the different types of warranties covered under article 2 of the UCC, I do not know if the word warranty is the same as

    Judging case scenario

    YOU BE THE JUDGE James Ricci had a younger brother, Carl, who died at the age of 27 and left a widow, Sarah with a five-year old son, David. James was a busy and successful entrepreneur who tried to help his nephew, David as the boy grew older. In his teen years, David was a disappointment to his uncle, James and his mother

    Real Estate Law

    1) The basics of real estate law...fundamental difference between the attorney-client privilege and the concept of confidentiality. What is the difference between the two in the real estate law context? 2) Ethical dilemmas that are present in real estate practice. Assume the following fact scenario: Your supervising attorney

    IDENTIFY BY WEB SEARCH IN THE TEXAS FAMILY CODE

    IDENTIFY BY WEB SEARCH IN THE TEXAS FAMILY CODE THE CHAPTER AND SECTION REFERENCE DEFINING COMMUNITY PROPERTY AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND THE CHAPTER AND SECTION REFERENCE DEFINING A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT. AS IN THE PREVIOUS ACTIVITY, THE RELEVANT CODE MAY BE FOUND USING GOOGLE OR OTHER SEARCH ENGINE***IN YOUR OWN WORDS... (2

    Important information about Contract Law

    Create your own business-to-business entity (see case below). In a 1,050 to 1,750-word paper address these basic elements of business formation: 1) Idea/vision for the business 2) Identify legal and regulatory issues to be considered in creating/modifying this business 3) How you would select professionals to rely upon for bu

    Use the IRAC Formula to cover the rule of law and apply

    While Avery and Ida Zehmer, husband and wife, were drinking with W.O. Lucy, Mr. Zehmer made a written offer to sell a 471-acre farm the Zehmers owned to Lucy for $50,000. Zehmer contends that his offer was made in jest and that he only wanted to bluff Lucy into admitting that he did not have $50,000. Instead, Lucy appeared to

    Analysis of Government Contract Law Case, ATD-American Company (ATD)

    Please see the two attached documents and assist me with understanding Contracts Law. I am trying to thoroughly understand and interpret Government Contract Law Cases and broaden my perspective on simply how to review a case involving contractual disputes. In this particular case, the contractor didn't win a "Request for R

    Law: Contract Formation

    Name some defenses to contract formation. In other words, what are some legally acceptable items that one could point to in order to deny that a contract had been formed? Why have these become acceptable as valid defenses against contract formation?

    Contract law, bilateral valid contract, legal consideration

    On October 1st, Mariah Carey, a world renowned entertainer, entered into a valid bilateral contract with Quality Productions Ltd. To perform a concert in Windsor on December 15th. On October 15th , Quality signed a contract to rent the Centennial Hall from its owners, Business Buildings Ltd. For the evening of December 15th.&

    Describe the key elements of a valid contract

    Need assistance with thoughts for the following scenario: You invite a painter over to your home to discuss some painting that needs to be done. You discuss what needs to be painted, the desired color scheme, and the final price. Nothing is written down. You agree on terms and the painter then performs the work, for which y

    Real and intellectual property laws

    1. Why is the title to real property permanent whereas some intellectual property is limited in the time that it is protected? 2. I know that owning real property does not mean that all rights are protected. Can you show me some examples of where rights are limited in the ownership of land or personal property. 3. What is

    Canceling Contracts for Tables

    For Christmas, Daniel received a note from his uncle stating that he was giving him a desk and table from a local furniture maker. Both items would be ready in about a month. A week later, without Daniel's knowlede, the uncle decided to cancel the contract for the table. The furniture make agreed to the recession. The desk w

    option contract scenario

    Alice owns property in a rural part of town. A developer approaches her about buying the property for use as a shopping center. The developer wants to be sure that he can get the property rezoned for commercial use before he buys it. Alice offers to sell the property for $150,000. She agrees in writing to keep her offer open

    Property issues are covered.

    If you were to sell a piece of property to someone but the person was not yet sure he or she wanted it, and you agreed in writing to keep the offer open for 1 year, could that person sue you if you sold the property to someone else who offered me more money before the year was up?

    Use the IRAC Formula to cover the rule of law and apply it to the situation

    Use the IRAC Formula to cover the rule of law and apply it to the situation Ball writes Sullivan and inquires how much Sullivan is asking for a spe­cific forty-acre tract of land Sullivan owns. In a letter received by Ball, Sullivan states, "I will not take less than $60,000 for the forty-acre tract as specified." Ball imm

    The IRAC Formula is applied.

    Alpha Engineering Corporation has a contract with Beta Mart Stores to provide customized software for Beta's inventory control system. Dis­count Outlets, Inc, Beta's competitor, induces Tom, an Alpha subcontrac­tor who is writing code for the Beta software, to delay delivery of the code for one week. As a result, Alpha's deliv

    Contract Law and Private Enterprises

    What are some legal and public policy issues regarding enforcing confidentiality and non-competition clauses in employment contracts? Have you signed such agreements as an employee? Would you require such agreements as the owner of a company?

    Contract Law

    Need some help the following discussion questions: 1. Need an insight about the fairness of standard form contracts, (e.g., ski-lift tickets, sporting event tickets, parking lot tickets), that have preprinted agreements on the back of the ticket (i.e."1. Acceptance of permit relieves XXXXXX, Inc. and its agents of any respo

    Problem on the Law Of Contract is named.

    Question - Problem on the Law Of Contract . I need a detailed essay of this problem on the basis of Law of Contract ( 1500 Words ) Henry was the national chairman of handball Australia Inc , and the proprietor of a business , which installed European handball courts . When Henry discovered to learn that Australia was not p

    Contracts & Laws of Agency

    Castle Fabrics contracted to sell fabric to Fortune Manufacturers. After the fabric was delivered, a dispute arose as to it quality. As a result, Fortune refused to pay for the fabric and returned it unused to Castle. Castle gave Fortune only partial credit for the returned fabric and threatened to sue Fortune if it did not p

    Contracts Assignment

    After being injured in a motorcycle accident, Gary retained the law firm of High & Low to represent him in suing the other driver. Later, in an unrelated incident, Gary dislocated his shoulder and required surgery. Having no money to pay the surgeon, Gary signed a latter addressed to High & Low requesting that any money from the

    Agency Contracts

    Ellen told her employee Mike to purchase a second-hand FAX machine for use in Ellen's business. Mike looked over a machine that Howard offered for sale. On a test run, Mike discovered that the machine did not operate properly at all times. But Mike believed that the machine could be easily repaired and -- at Howard's price -- wa

    Breach of Contract is demonstrated.

    Alan enters an oral contract to sell a house and one acre of land to Barney for $180,000. Before the date for performance of the contract, Barney assigns his right to the property to Clara and delegates to her his duty to pay for the land in equal monthly installments. Alan is notified of the assignment. Later, Alan refuses to s

    Contract - Employee Mistake and Outcome for Company

    Castle Fabrics contracted to sell fabric to Fortune Manufacturers. After the fabric was delivered, a dispute arose as to it quality. As a result, Fortune refused to pay for the fabric and returned it unused to Castle. Castle gave Fortune only partial credit for the returned fabric and threatened to sue Fortune if it did not p

    Contract Breach

    Frank owns a well-known restaurant in downtown Milwaukee within easy walking distance from the city's convention center. The Organization of Chemical Research has a contract with the city of Milwaukee for the use of the convention center for its annual convention. Two weeks before the convention, however, the Organization anno

    Liability

    Herb bought a ticket to take a ride on The Grinder, a rollar-coaster at the state fair. On the back of the ticket was printed: " Not liable for death or injury". Herb did not turn the ticket over and did not read the statement before the ride. During the ride, Herb was hurt because of the negligence of a Grinder employee. I