Laura Johnson
Grand Canyon University: Bus-340
May 26, 2013
Chapter 9 Problem 9 The Gall family became ill after drinking contaminated water provided by McKeesport Municipal Water Authority and filed suit against the Authority. The Authority filed to dismiss the complaint. Should the Galls’ complaint be dismissed? No, the Galls complaint should not be dismissed. Even though the code rule does not apply, the code concepts of good faith dealing and unconscionability exist and can be utilized.
Chapter 9 Problem 10 Schumacher took over his parents business at their request, built a new home on their land, installed a well, and bought equipment for the business all with his own funds. There was a verbal agreement that Schumacher would be allowed to manage the business for life and a large parcel of land would be given to him when his first parent died. When the parents decided to sell the Inn and adjoining property, Schumacher sued. He lost, because in Minnesota, the agreement had to be in writing and his was an oral agreement. The question is does Schumacher have a valid claim for unjust enrichment? Yes, the parents benefitted from the new home and all the improvements to the parents land, such as, the new home, the well, and all the business equipment.
Chapter 10 Problem 6 An offer for sale of a parcel of land adjacent to ST. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was sent by letter from Pernal to the church and also to White Chapel Memorial Association Park Perpetual Care Trust. The church sent back an acceptance offer that made changes to the original offer. Pernal acknowledged receipt of the offer and sent a letter to both parties that the original offer still stood. The church sued Pernal for breach of contract saying their offer was an enforceable contract. The question is will the church win? No, because the church did not accept the original offer. It changed the original offer and that change was not accepted by Pernal so
References: Miller, J.P., Barnes, A.J., Bowers, T., Langvandt, T., (2012). Business Law The Ethical, Global, and E-Commerce Environment, (15th ed.) McGraw-Hill Irwin.