Contract law

A contract is an agreement that legally binds the parties involved. Alternatively, it can be defined as a promise or a set of the same that are enforceable by law. By getting into an agreement, parties acquire obligations and rights which are enforceable by the court of law. The main method through which such agreements may be enforced is by the award of damages although in many cases the court may order the defaulting party to perform a specific action to compensate the aggrieved party. In…

East) Ltd v Minister for Pensions and National Insurance [1968] 2 QB 497. In this case the status of an owner driver of a truck which was used exclusively to deliver a company’s products was challenged. Here McKenna J said the following: “ A contract of service exists if three conditions are fulfilled; (i) The servant agrees that, in consideration of a wage or other remuneration, he will provide his own work and skill in the performance of some service for the master (ii) He agrees,…

this order, Lisa and department heads will have to address profitability issues and will have to decide how to proceed to fill this order that will benefit our company needs, while still achieving profits for our company. If we agree to accept the contract from the 100,000 Alpha model units Clear Hear would be manufacturing each phone at a loss of $6 per units which I feel would be a bad business decision. A key contributor to our decision lies among our Clear Hear statement of values which…

Joseph Devine’s article, “The Dangers of Texting and Driving” gives a thorough and clear explanation of the dangers of distracted driving. The author interviewed policemen and scientists who have conducted experiments and seen first hand the carnage that can be created from simply looking down at your phone. He presents a serious tone from the get go by starting his argument with the line, “Now, texting constantly while in the presence of other people is no longer rude and annoying but even…

Contracts are an integral part of society, having strong legal contractual principles gives confidence to consumers, investors and anyone who wishes to enter into a contract. Entering in a contract shows that in a primitive way that two parties are on the same page, however it is noted that a high proportion of litigation does actually stem from misunderstood contract (Duxbury (2011)).In this scenario Gary believes he has a valid contract with Mike and is disappointed to learn that Mike has sold…

teenagers to sign a contract, though it will not be enforceable unless one has parental agreement. The real question becomes how to distinguish one of validity and voidability. In regards to validity, depending on the age of the child, the signed contract can be invalid because of the age and or consent. Nonetheless, the important point in minors signing contracts is the voidability of the instrument. For the minor has the right to enforce a contract against the creator of the contract, they…

Case 1. Mighty Motors will win this case because the advertisement that they placed in the newspaper did not represent a legally binding contract with a purchaser of their vehicle. As no contract existed there could not be a breach of a contract. Also, the Johnsons did not realize, when they purchased their 2004 auto, that the offer had even been made, and were perfectly content with their purchase when they made it, and they selected their vehicle because it was the one that they desired, not…

Her organization recently received a contract from another company who needed to outsource the fabrication of a part intended for a much larger product. Later, after testing of the product was conducted, it was discovered that the product was slightly below the requirements. Lauren conveyed…

individual might be remunerated with more noteworthy obligations. Being capable likewise implies conceding when one has committed an error and taking full responsibility for the outcomes that take after. Mindful individuals mean to comply with the law and cease from causing…

“What Is Home” What is home? If you look up the definition of the home it would come out to be, Home is a permanent place where one lives. Nevertheless, the definition of a home goes much beyond its visible description. A home is the place where you not only feel comfortable, but the place you look forward to living in every day. It surrounds you with a community that will always be there for you. A home is a place that makes you nostalgic if you are gone for long periods of time. A home is not…