Questions from Business Law

Q: Hunt signs an equipment lease contract with Edwards Rental. The contract

Hunt signs an equipment lease contract with Edwards Rental. The contract contains a clause stating: “Lessor disclaims all liability arising from injuries caused by use of this equipment.” Because the...

Q: Chatter is a social networking service that promises to keep its user’s

Chatter is a social networking service that promises to keep its user’s data private. However, Chatter sells its data to a data broker who then sells it online. A Chatter user experiences a career imp...

Q: Laura advertises a used car for $20,000. David

Laura advertises a used car for $20,000. David asks why it is so expensive and Laura states that it is only two years old. David agrees to purchase the car for $20,000. But when he arrives home, he di...

Q: (a) What is the distinction between a bilateral and a

(a) What is the distinction between a bilateral and a unilateral contract? (b) Which type is more common in business?

Q: Why are courts willing to apply contractual principles when the parties fail

Why are courts willing to apply contractual principles when the parties fail to create contractual relationships?

Q: How can someone reasonably say that a voidable contract is both enforceable

How can someone reasonably say that a voidable contract is both enforceable and unenforceable?

Q: Pat hires a tailor to make a suit. The tailor completes

Pat hires a tailor to make a suit. The tailor completes all the sewing and now waits for Pat to pick up the suit and pay for it. Is this contractual agreement executed or executory? Explain.

Q: (a) If you spend the time and effort necessary to

(a) If you spend the time and effort necessary to alphabetize the names of the students at your school and list their e-mail addresses, can you copyright a printed version? Explain. (b) Explain the ri...

Q: Explain how the U.S. Constitution limits government privacy intrusions

Explain how the U.S. Constitution limits government privacy intrusions. Why is this not an effective limitation on private businesses?

Q: Imagine that you are making a presentation to a class on the

Imagine that you are making a presentation to a class on the occurrence of product advertising in film. You display a short clip of a recent film to illustrate your point. Explain how one would argue...