Analyzing Business Law Concepts Through Matilda's Father's Actions When I heard in class about this opportunity for extra credit, the movie Matilda jumped to my mind. It was one of my favorite movies growing up and holds so much nostalgia for me now. The movie, Matilda, is a story about a genius, young girl who has the power of telekinesis. Unfortunately, Matilda is constantly overlooked and bullied by her family. Her father, Harry, is a used car salesman who prides himself on his tact in scamming his customers. Matilda is very independent, especially for her age, and she spends most of her time in the library, finding peace and happiness in books. After her parents rip up her book and force her to watch TV, Matilda is so furious that she causes
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Harry should have been honest not only because lying is wrong, but because he is held to a higher standard by the law. Furthermore, Harry breached the implied warranty of merchantability which states that goods must be of at least average, passable quality in the trade. The car he deceptively sold to Miss Trunchbell barely had any life left. Harry made it his career to break Section 5 of the Federal Commission Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices. In this class, we learned that under the FTC Act, an advertisement is deceptive if it contains an important misrepresentation or omission that is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer. Harry told everyone that he was selling cars that were as good as new, which deceived the reasonable consumers. The FTC Act prohibits unfair acts or practices, something Harry thought he could get away with. Harry also pierced the corporate veil. The first example that comes to mind is in the movie, when Harry sells a car, he takes his family out to a fancy dinner with that money. In chapter 21, we learn that if you pierce the corporate veil, a court will hold shareholders personally liable for the debts of the
Harry should have been honest not only because lying is wrong, but because he is held to a higher standard by the law. Furthermore, Harry breached the implied warranty of merchantability which states that goods must be of at least average, passable quality in the trade. The car he deceptively sold to Miss Trunchbell barely had any life left. Harry made it his career to break Section 5 of the Federal Commission Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices. In this class, we learned that under the FTC Act, an advertisement is deceptive if it contains an important misrepresentation or omission that is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer. Harry told everyone that he was selling cars that were as good as new, which deceived the reasonable consumers. The FTC Act prohibits unfair acts or practices, something Harry thought he could get away with. Harry also pierced the corporate veil. The first example that comes to mind is in the movie, when Harry sells a car, he takes his family out to a fancy dinner with that money. In chapter 21, we learn that if you pierce the corporate veil, a court will hold shareholders personally liable for the debts of the