if management thinks it’s warranted.” Profits remain high‚ but no bonus is paid. If the employees sue‚ would a court enforce the promise? The fact that a promise has been made does not mean the promise can or will be enforced. Under the common law‚ a primary basis for the enforcement of promises is consideration. Consideration usually is defined as the value (such as cash) given in return for a promise (in a bilateral contract) or in return for a performance (in a unilateral contract) Something
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Question (a) Identify the principle of law The principles of law relevant to this question are the doctrines of intention and consideration. Explain the rules of law The doctrine of intention is an undertaking by both sides of an agreement to be legally bound either by an informal agreement such as verbal intention to purchase or act‚ or a written document stating intention to purchase or act‚ which could be in the form of a letter or a written statement as compared to a formal agreement
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Business Discussion You own University Heights Apartments‚ a business that rents primarily to students. One evening‚ your tenant Sharon is attacked by an intruder who forces the lock on the sliding glass door of her ground-floor apartment. Sharon’s screams attract the attention of Darryl‚ your resident manager‚ who comes to Sharon’s aid. Together‚ he and Sharon drive the intruder off‚ but not before they both are badly cut by the intruder. 1. Is the intruder liable for what he has done? a. Yes
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District Forum under the Consumer Protection Act‚ 1986 seeking relief by way of compensation on the ground that there was deficiency in service by the nursing home. Does his complaint give rise to a consumer dispute? Who is the consumer in the instant case? Explain briefly? b) Smart booked a motor vehicle through one of the dealers. He was informed subsequently that the procedure for purchasing the motor vehicle had changed and was called upon to make further payment to continue the booking before
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“Law on the books is found in constitutions‚ laws enacted by legislative bodies‚ regulations issued by administrative agencies‚ and cases decided by courts‚ little doubt exists that decisions by the U.S Supreme court have far-reaching ramifications” (Neubauer & Fradella‚ 2014). On the other hand “The law in action perspective stresses the importance of discretion. At virtually every step of the process‚ a choice has to be made whether to move the case to the next step or stop it now. These decisions
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takes longer and cost more because the arbitrator needs time to hear from both parties‚ analyze facts‚ examine evidence and determine a ruling that is legally binding. Usually parties who decide to use the mediation process will continue to conduct business with each other; typically parties who use arbitration
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Business law and ethics Ref book: Commercial law and Industrial law
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Karen Boyd FCCA‚ Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University. Law for Business Students FIFTH EDITION ALIX ADAMS Law for Business Students provides an approachable introduction to the law for those new to the subject or studying law as part of a non-law degree. Alix Adams’ writing style brings the subject to life and encourages you to apply the law to your own experiences and the world around you. The new edition supports your learning and engagement with this area through a new colour design and
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According to the Australian Constitution‚ the power to make laws vested in the parliament ‚ whilst the power to interpret laws and to judge whether they apply in individual cases‚ vested in the High Court and other federal courts. In fact‚ one of the major function of the high court is to interpret the Constitution. For instance‚ the High Court of Australia may rule a law to be unconstitutional‚ that is beyond the power of parliament to make‚ and therefore of no effect. Such a circumstance would
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1: Boise‚ ID & Surrounding Areas‚ family law - http://www.familylawattorneyboise.com/family_law.html If you’re facing a family dispute‚ you may benefit receiving an objective overview of your case from the Law Office Of Margery W. Smith. I undertake a wide range of family law cases in Boise and in nearby communities. Whether you’re seeking child custody or your ex-spouse is refusing to pay court-ordered child support‚ I can tell you which child support laws apply to you. I can advise you on the process
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