...Whether under Contracts Code section 201 Megan Hartley will be able to void the Separation Agreement where she signed it while being pressured by her husband and after drinking scotch. Facts: Megan Hartley and Tony Hartley were married six years ago. They have two eight year old twins Ariel and Jason. Mr. Hartley is an investment banker. Mrs. Hartley is a part-time salesperson at an art gallery. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley have been fighting often over the last two years. On three separate occasions during that time Mr. Hartley struck Mrs. Hartley in the face following a verbal fight. This has caused Mrs. Hartley to drink one to two scotches a day. Mr. Hartley doesn’t drink. When they first got married bot Mr. and Mrs. Hartley had their own dogs....
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...COURSE: ASPECTS OF CONTRACTS AND NEGLIGENCE FOR BUS [Type text] Page 1 Tables of contents Executive summary-----------------------------------------------------------------Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------Case study 1a Augustine and Christina------------------------------------------1b Augustine and Florence------------------------------------------Case study 2a Richmond consultancy business---------------------------------Case study 3 Catherine and Daniel---------------------------------------------Case study 4a Telephones supplied cannot be modified--------------------4b Telephones supplied can be modified-------------------------Case study 5 Grace and Office Supplies Ltd-------------------------------------Case study 6 Alfred and George------------------------------------------------------Case study 7a Test for a Tortfeasor as an Employee------------------------------7b Test to determine if employee’s act was during employment-Case study 8a Mary and Barnett Hospital-----------------------------------------8b Mary and Joe---------------------------------------------------------8c Mary and Thomas--------------------------------------------------Conclusion---------------------------------------------------------------Reference/Bibliography------------------------------------------------ Pages Executive summary [Type text] Page 2 This report is made of eight sections (case studies)-case study one deals with...
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...BELLO ORDUZ STUDENT ID: 21200686 ST-PATRICKS COLLEGE ASPECTS OF CONTRACT AND NEGLIGENCE FOR BUSINESS TABLE OF CONTENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………..3 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………4 CASE STUDY 1: OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE…………………………………………5 CASE STUDY 2: CONSIDERATION……………………………………………………..6 CASE STUDY 3: INTENTION TO CREATE LEGAL RELATION……………………..7 CASE STUDY 4: contractual terms……………………………………………...……7-8 CASE STUDY 5: exclusion clause……………………………………………………8-9 CASE STUDY 6: Tort of negligence …...……………………………………………9-11 CASE STUDY 7: vicarious liability……………………………………………………12. REFERENCE LIST………………………………………………………………………..13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CASE STUDY 1: OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE This case involves term such as: offer, acceptance offer, difference between offer and treat, invitation of treat and acceptance of an offer by post. CASE STUDY 2: CONSIDERATION This case of study involves terms such as: part payment, principle of promissory estoppel Pinnels case (1602) and foakes beer (1884). CASE STUDY 3: INTENTION TO CREATE LEGAL RELATION This case of study involves terms such as: intention to create legal relation, domestic contract, social contract and commercial contracts. CASE STUDY 4: contractual terms This case of study involves terms such as: meaning of contractual terms, representation, types of contractual terms. CASE STUDY 5: exclusion clause This case of study involves terms such as: meaning of exclusion clause and legal rules...
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...Module Handbook Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Unit code: Y/601/0563 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 15 credits Module Tutor: Anila Mushtaq Contact Details: anila.mushtaq@yahoo.co.uk Preferred style of contact: In the first instance, if you have any queries regarding the teaching or assessment for this module, please ask question during the lecture. If you do not receive a satisfactory response then e-mail me with your query for an appointment. Introduction: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of aspects of the law of contract and tort and the skill to apply them, particularly in business situations. Unit abstract: The unit introduces the law of contract, with a particular emphasis on the formation and operation of business contracts. Learners are encouraged to explore the content of these agreements and then develop skills relating to the practical application of business contracts, including offer, acceptance, intention, consideration and capacity. Relevant case law examples will be covered. Learners will consider when liability in contract arises, the nature of the obligations on both sides of the contract, and the availability of remedies when a contract is not fulfilled in accordance with its terms. Additionally, the unit will enable learners to understand how the law of tort differs from the law of contract and examine issues of liability in negligence...
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...Table of Contents TABLE OF FIGURES 1 Introduction 3 1.1: IMPORTANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE CONTRACT. 4 1.1.1. Agreement 4 1.1.2. Consideration 5 1.1.3. Intention to create legal relation 6 1.2: IMPACT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACT 6 1.2.1. Face to Face 6 1.2.2. Written contract 7 1.2.3. Distance Selling 7 1.3. ANALYSIS OF TERM IN CONTRACT 8 1.3.1. Condition 8 1.3.2. Warranty 8 1.3.3. Innominate term 9 1.3.4. Express 9 1.3.5. Implied 10 1.3.6. Exclusion Clauses 10 2.1. APPLICATION OF ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT IN 1ST SCENARIO 10 2.1.1. Agreement. 10 2.1.2. Consideration 11 2.1.3. Intention to create legal relations 11 2.2. APPLICATION OF ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT IN 1ST SCENARIO 11 2.2.1. The law on terms in the case study 1. 11 2.2.2. The law on terms in the case study 2. 13 2.3. EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TERMS 14 2.3.1. Condition 14 2.3.2 Warranty 14 2.3.3. Innominate Term 15 REFERENCE 16 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Composition of an agreement (Komma Naveen Kumar,2011) 5 Figure 2: Types of contract (Business Law,2013) 7 Figure 3: Innominate term 10 Introduction Vietnam JSC Software is a company that specializes in designing software applications for business organizations. The company has derived from applied outsourcing group and e-commerce for the US market in 2000 and it register business in 2003 and continue growth with high speed during recently years. JSC Software is evaluating to be a young...
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...Aspect of Contract and NegligenceASSESSOR : Mr. Seevali Amithirigala DATE OF SUBMISSON : 10.01.2013 | | | Aspect of contract and negligence | | Aspect of contract and negligence | Acknowledgement I would like to express my gratitude to Mr.Frank Gunasekara who gave me the possibility to complete this assignment and for the guidance and support they gave in preparation of this study. Especially, I would like to give my special thanks to my parents who enabled me to complete this work. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help from my friends. Last but not the least I would like to thank all our peers and staff at I.C.B.T and specially Mr.Dilum our coordinator who were ready to lend a hand in whatever way they can. I am making this project not only for marks but also to increase my knowledge. Thanks again to all who helped me. Executive Summary The reason of this study is to learn the basic legal principles for which we can use in the practical aspect of business. Also from the case studies which is given is very helpful for practical day to day issues. This study is focused on non-lawyers therefore we should give a clear picture of the concepts such as the contracts, negligence torts , breach of conditions etc. this is also helpful to understand and learn the legal terms used in business contracts. This study helped me to understand the key elements of a business contract, Tort...
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...EDEXCEL BTEC Group: Ed excel HND Group Module: Unit 5 – Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Module type: Module Code: Y/601/0563 Module Credit: 15 Teaching Period: (12+3 weeks) QCF Level: 5 Contact Hours: (15*3.75 = 56.25) Lecturers: 12 weeks Revision Clinic: 1 week Feedback and assignment guidance: 2 weeks Lecturer: Mr. Dalton Vincent Start date: 01/10 /2013 Day: Friday Time: 10.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 17.00 Room: LH 2 & LH 3 Term: Winter Term CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 2. MODULE OUTLINE AND TEACHING METHODS 3. READING AND COURSE PREPRATION 4. LECTURE WITH DETAILED COURSE PROGRAMME AND OBJECTIVES 5. ASSESSMENT DETAILS 6. INTRODUCTION The unit introduces the law of contract, with a particular emphasis on the formation and operation of business contracts. Learners are encouraged to explore the content of these agreements and then develop skills relating to the practical application of business contracts, including offer, acceptance, intention, consideration and capacity. Relevant case law examples will be covered. Learners will consider when liability in contract arises, the nature of the obligations on both sides of the contract, and the availability of remedies when a contract is not fulfilled in accordance with its terms. Additionally, the unit will enable learners to understand how the law of tort differs from the law of contract and examine issues of liability in negligence relating to business...
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...Magazine: Case Study ------------------------------------------------- Case Study ------------------------------------------------- Peter advertised widely in the media, offering various subscription deals to ‘Vision’, his politics magazine. One deal provided a subscription for three years and required payment of £100 to be made by 30 April. Orders received after that date would be charged at £150.Ray sent an order with a cheque for £100, which he posted on 25 April. His order was not delivered until the afternoon of 30 April because of a postal delay. It was then too late to put the cheque into the bank. Peter processed the order but would not supply any magazines until Ray paid a further £50. ------------------------------------------------- Sara paid £75 for a two-year subscription but, after 13 months, was informed that unexpected increases in costs made it absolutely necessary to charge an extra £15. Peter would not send any more magazines until the additional payment was made. ------------------------------------------------- Tom wrote some book reviews for ‘Vision’. A few months later, Peter told Tom that he could have a free, one-year subscription to ‘Vision’, in recognition of the reviews he had written. Tom received no magazines. IY1 Business & Management, Business Law Name: Arga Thura Group: L3 Candidate Number: 155019 Word Count: 1,897 words This essay will analyse and examine over 3 case studies, in regard to theories and functions of contract law. Based on...
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...INDIAN LAW SOCIETY'S LAW COLLEGE, PUNE LONGISH TERM PAPER ON COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ARTICLE 299 SUBJECT :- COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. SUBMITTED BY:- AJINKYA SALUNKHE LLM-Ist YEAR ROLL NO:- 739 SUBMITED To- Prof.Prashant Gaikwad INDEX. 1) TITLE 2) NATURE OF STUDY 3) SCOPE 4) IMPORTANCE & SIGNIFICANCE 5) LITERATURE REVEIW 6)RESEARCH QUITIONS 7) OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH 8) CHAPTERISATION 1) Introduction. 2) Article 299 of Indian Constitution. 3) Contract by union & State shall be executed.(299 (1) ) Position of informal...
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...BUSINESS LAW BLO1105 2014 Prepared by Darren Parker BLO1105 – Business Law ------------------------------------------------- Business Law Students’ Manual ------------------------------------------------- 2014 Edition This Manual contains materials essential for all students undertaking Business Law, including: * ------------------------------------------------- Course Guide for Business Law; * ------------------------------------------------- Unit of Study Syllabus for Business Law: * ------------------------------------------------- Lecture Program for the Unit of Study; * ------------------------------------------------- Tutorial Programs and Questions; * ------------------------------------------------- Past Examination Papers; and * ------------------------------------------------- Other essential data regarding the Unit of Study. Manual and Tutorial Program compiled by Darren Parker (College of Law and Justice) VICTORIA LAW SCHOOL College of Law and Justice Unit Coordinator – Robert Alvarez Robert.Alvarez@vu.edu.au TABLE OF CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------- ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE/S NUMBER 1. Table of Contents 2 2. Introduction 3 3. Assessment 4 4. Assignment instructions 4 -17 5. Assignment Topics for 2014 18-21 6. Tutorial...
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...EMPLOYEE-CONTRACTOR CASE Introduction: 148 There are a few different ways in which organisations can employ people. The two most common methods that businesses use are to employ people into the company as an employee or as a contractor. According to the IRS, under common-law rules, ‘anyone who performs services for an employer is an employee if the employer can control what will be done and how.’ On the other hand the IRS defines a contractor as ‘an individual is an independent contractor if the organization has the right to control or direct only the result of the work, not the means and methods of accomplishing the result.’ This case study will use the ‘multi factor test’ to explore and analyse the dilemmas identified in the case study. Precedent cases will be used to arrive at decision as to the employment relationship between Joseph Raphael (“the Plaintiff”) and Vincent Van Gallery (“the Defendant”). Body: 1100 Elements of a contract According to Lord Diplock in United Dominions Trust Ltd v Eagle Aircraft Services Ltd, “a bilateral contract is where each party undertakes to the other party to do or to refrain from doing something, and in the event of his failure to perform his undertaking; the law provides the other party with a remedy”. There are four main elements that create the backbone of a legally binding contract. The first requirement for a valid contract is an agreement, which consists of an 'offer' and an 'acceptance'. In the case study, there is a verbal...
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...Audi R8, worth RM 900,000. The car has now been delivered but she is unable to pay for it. Discuss. First of all, the Law of Contract has been defined as an agreement which is legally binding between the both of parties. A contract simply means an agreement between the parties however the agreement has some important element within as it alone does not stand to have a binding contract. In a contract, there should have all the elements as proposed which will be offer, acceptance of offer, consideration, intentions to create legal relations, capacity, consent, legality and possibility of performance. In this particular situation, the element of capacity is lacking in this contract. Capacity to a contract defines us that parties in a contract must have the capacity to make a contract. In a simpler way, capacity is referred as legal ability to enter into a contract and the law generally states that everyone has the capacity to a contract except for certain circumstances which will be discussed in the following paragraph. Phing is 17 and underage, which makes her legally ‘incapable of capacity’ due to her minor status, and therefore any contracts made by Phing would be void ab initio except for certain exceptions, such as contracts for necessaries, scholarship contracts and insurance contracts. Section 11 of the Contracts Act 1950 is about contracts entered into by those who have no capacity. This section states that a person must satisfy the age of majority according to...
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...RMIT COMMERCIAL LAW [pic] Weekly Case-studies for Small Group Seminars Semester 1, 2012 Week 2 case study Deciding what legislation means Case-study: The toxic waste Late in the afternoon on 1 December 2009 Alex Demetriou, who owns a waste removal business, collects a truckload of contaminated soil from excavations at a building site in Melbourne. He drives the full truck back to his company’s yard in Werribee. He leaves it parked there overnight, intending to drive it to a remote dump the next day. A municipal inspector sees the truck in the yard and discovers that the soil in the truck is toxic waste. The inspector tells Alex that the law forbids storing such materials near a river or river bed without a special permit. Alex admits that the soil is contaminated and says that he cannot produce a permit. The Werribee River is three kilometres from the haulage company’s yard. The inspector makes a report to the Police, who charge Alex with a breach of s 3 of an Act called the Contamination Avoidance Act. Alex is given the option of admitting guilt and paying a fine of $1,000. Otherwise, he will have to defend the charge in court. Alex asks for your advice. He admits the soil was left in the yard, but says it was only left there overnight and that he always intended to move it the next day. He says that, in these circumstances, he does not...
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... | |Unit Title |Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | |Name of Tutor |Zhang Hongsheng | |Name of Internal Verifier | | |Date Submitted | | |Week |Topics To Be Covered |Mode |Remarks | |1 |Offer and Acceptance |Lecture | | | | |Case Study | | | | |Q & A | | |2 |Intention to Create Legal Relations; Consideration |Lecture | | | | |Case Study | | | | ...
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...Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | Introduction The main purpose of the report is to recognize the aspects of Contract and Negligence for a Business. In these days, the business atmosphere is filled with agreements between industries and individuals. Whereas oral agreements may be used, maximum businesses use proper written contracts while engaging in actions. Written contracts deliver businesses and individuals with a lawful document affirming the prospects of both the parties and in what way negative situations might be resolved. Contracts are lawfully enforceable in court of regulation. Contracts often signify a instrument that companies practice to defense their capitals. Negligence has speedily developed to the basis of our system for reimbursing people for unintentional damage and grievances. It allows the benches toward compensations in tort in particular conditions where it is impossible to continue a contract. It has furthermore been used innovatively to compensate individuals for financial fatalities in business settings where no extra remedy was accessible. Executive summary The aim of this learning is to study the basic lawful values for which we can use in the applied aspects of business. Also from the case studies which is given is very helpful for practical day to day issues. This is focused on non-lower therefore we should give a clear picture of the concepts such as contracts, negligence torts, breach of condition etc. This is also...
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