Bob contracts with Wilma to buy Tea Leaves, a tea shop/restaurant for Wilma, who asks Bob not to reveal her identity
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Updated on: 06/19/2015 03:40 AM Due on: 10/28/2015
PART III – Essay/Short Answer
(10 points each)
51. Bob contracts with Wilma to buy Tea Leaves, a tea shop/restaurant for Wilma, who asks Bob not to reveal her identity. Bob makes a deal with Loren, the owner of the restaurant, and makes a down payment. Wilma fails to pay the rest of the price, and does not pay Bob for his services. Does Bob have any recourse against Wilma? If so, on what basis and to what extent?
52. Mayes works for JB's Pizza as a delivery driver. JB's guarantees that orders will be delivered within thirty minutes or there is no charge, and insists that its drivers meet the limit. Mayes is caught in heavy traffic one night while making a delivery. Determined to make the delivery by the thirty-minute deadline, Mayes drives onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get circumvent the traffic, and in doing so accidentally strikes Liz, a pedestrian. Is JB's liable to Liz for her injuries? Is Mayes liable to Liz? Why or why not?
53. Reta needs $2000 to buy educational supplies. Marvin agrees to loan her the money, accepting her car as collateral. They reduce their agreement to writing and sign it. Reta retains possession of the car. Does Marvin have an enforceable security interest? How can Marvin let other creditors know of his interest in the car? He does have an enforceable security but he needs to file a vested interest on the title of the car. Need to explore title interests.
54. Warehouse Industries Company enters into a contract to sell a warehouse to Racing Teams Corporation, telling Racing Teams that the office furniture is included. The contract does not mention office furniture. However, it provides, "This document supercedes all oral promises relating to the sale." Is the furniture part of the sale? Why or why not? It is not because the furniture is considered personal property and unless specifically outlined in the contract to be included.
55. Heartland Company's utility room is flooded when a water main bursts, tripping the circuit breakers on a panel located in the utility room. Heartland contacts Nina, a licensed electrician with ten years experience, to check the damage and turn on the breakers. Nina attempts to switch on a breaker without first checking for a short circuit, although she knew she should have first checked for a short. As a result, Nina is electrocuted and disabled, but survives. She sues Heartland for damages, alleging negligence. What might Heartland claim in defense? The might claim that Nina is a professional and licensed in her field. She should have known better before starting her work.
(10 points each)
51. Bob contracts with Wilma to buy Tea Leaves, a tea shop/restaurant for Wilma, who asks Bob not to reveal her identity. Bob makes a deal with Loren, the owner of the restaurant, and makes a down payment. Wilma fails to pay the rest of the price, and does not pay Bob for his services. Does Bob have any recourse against Wilma? If so, on what basis and to what extent?
52. Mayes works for JB's Pizza as a delivery driver. JB's guarantees that orders will be delivered within thirty minutes or there is no charge, and insists that its drivers meet the limit. Mayes is caught in heavy traffic one night while making a delivery. Determined to make the delivery by the thirty-minute deadline, Mayes drives onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get circumvent the traffic, and in doing so accidentally strikes Liz, a pedestrian. Is JB's liable to Liz for her injuries? Is Mayes liable to Liz? Why or why not?
53. Reta needs $2000 to buy educational supplies. Marvin agrees to loan her the money, accepting her car as collateral. They reduce their agreement to writing and sign it. Reta retains possession of the car. Does Marvin have an enforceable security interest? How can Marvin let other creditors know of his interest in the car? He does have an enforceable security but he needs to file a vested interest on the title of the car. Need to explore title interests.
54. Warehouse Industries Company enters into a contract to sell a warehouse to Racing Teams Corporation, telling Racing Teams that the office furniture is included. The contract does not mention office furniture. However, it provides, "This document supercedes all oral promises relating to the sale." Is the furniture part of the sale? Why or why not? It is not because the furniture is considered personal property and unless specifically outlined in the contract to be included.
55. Heartland Company's utility room is flooded when a water main bursts, tripping the circuit breakers on a panel located in the utility room. Heartland contacts Nina, a licensed electrician with ten years experience, to check the damage and turn on the breakers. Nina attempts to switch on a breaker without first checking for a short circuit, although she knew she should have first checked for a short. As a result, Nina is electrocuted and disabled, but survives. She sues Heartland for damages, alleging negligence. What might Heartland claim in defense? The might claim that Nina is a professional and licensed in her field. She should have known better before starting her work.
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Rating:
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Solution: Bob contracts with Wilma to buy Tea Leaves, a tea shop/restaurant for Wilma, who asks Bob not to reveal her identity