court might find a similar case‚ though one not involving the Internet‚ and extend its application to the Internet. Through this process‚ existing law can be extended to apply to new situations. Difficulties can arise if courts extend the application of an existing law to a new area where there are crucial differences that make the application of the old law improper. The Jurisdiction of the Court% Steve often purchases office supplies from Supplymax. a company with stores in many states‚ but none
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a commercial building‚ damages of $1000 are payable. The completion is delayed by 20 days due to the fault of the contractor. How much can the innocent party claim if the actual loss suffered is $22‚000? Do you think generally‚ it is wise for a business to always have a liquidated damages clause? 2. At Your Service Pte Ltd is a big company which provides various travel related services‚ including overseas tour packages which are designed in-house. Tom‚ a customer‚ had booked a special in-house
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Abstract #2 Hopper‚ G.S (2006‚ April 1). Protecting Business Method Innovations: Patents Aren’t the Only Way‚ Netanium Strategic Consulting‚ LLC. From‚ http://www.netanium.com/trade_secrets.html When we see commercials or products on a shelf‚ you know that someone at either their home garage or a large corporation came up with the idea. Many products that we buy will have a symbol or a term that says patent pending. This means that the person or company has filed for a patent but it has
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CH. 18 – Introduction to Sales 1. What is a merchant under UCC Article 2? 252 A merchant is someone who routinely deals in the particular goods involved. The UCC frequently holds a merchant to a higher standard of conduct than a non-merchant. 2. What are the rules for different terms under Sec. 2-207? 256 If there is no clear oral agreement‚ the Code supplies its own terms‚ called gap fillers‚ which cover prices‚ delivery dates and places‚ warranties‚ etc. 3. What situations are covered by
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Legal Essay – Consumer Law “Discuss whether the current law adequately protects consumers.” A consumer can be defined as someone who buys the goods or services purchased for private use or consumption. The effectiveness of the law in protecting consumers has been effective but also non-effective because an assessment of its effectiveness can only be reached by a realisation of the development of consumer law in Australia. The legislation applies legal measures like laws such as the Trade Practices
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BBA 3210-12H-1A12-S1‚ Business Law Unit IV Mini Project Dustin Brown / ID# 202011 August 7‚ 2012 Case Analysis A bank advertises home loans at low interest rates for its account holders for three months. Toward the end of the second month‚ the bank withdraws the offer. Sam opens an account with the bank because of the offer. He is‚ however‚ a little late applying for the loan and the offer is withdrawn before his application is processed. Sam sues the bank. In this case‚ the Bank advertises
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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW The Law of Tort Core Reading: Lucy Jones‚ Introduction to Business Law (Oxford University Press‚ 2011). Chapter 11 on The Tort of Negligence (Refer to pages 340 – 374). Please note that we ARE NOT going through every single areas in relation to negligence. For instance‚ the area on nervous shock. Aims and Objectives: - To enable students to appreciate the general law of tort‚ especially the concept of negligence; To understand how this area applies
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Business Law Tutorial 6 1. Void contract is defined in Section 2(g) of Contracts act‚ 1950 as an agreement which is not enforceable by the law‚ which gives rise to no rights or obligations. Under Section 11 of Contracts Act‚ 1950‚ every person is competent to contract who is of age of majority‚ and who is of sound mind and is not disqualifying from contracting by any law to which he is subject to. The Age of Majority Act‚ 1971 states that the age of majority is 18. The Privy Council in MOhori
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P 205 case 7 Mary McDonald‚ an 86-year-old woman‚ was frequently complaining about the high cost of maintenance of her house and high property taxes. She decided to cancel her fire insurance to reduce expenses. Mary’s daughter was aware of her mother’s concern about the property‚ and she took Mary to the lawyer’s office to sign some papers that would protect her mother. When Mary came to the lawyer’s office‚ she was advised that the paper she was going to sign was the deed to the property. Mary
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TUTORIAL 2 1. Ali and Abu were neighbours. Ali had to go to Singapore for a business seminar. Before he left‚ he told Abu “Please look after my house”. After two weeks of being away‚ Ali’s house caught fire and Abu could only save a briefcase containing RM30‚000. When Ali returned home‚ he thanked Abu for saving his briefcase and promised he would pay Abu RM2‚000 for what he had done. Later‚ Ali refused to pay what he had promised. Advise Abu. Referring to section 2(d) of Contracts Act1950
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