Review what determines why the UCC or common law would apply. In addition, you might want to reconsider using a partnership for Acme because of liability.
You are the manager of Acme Fireworks, a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks, puts on ground display
fireworks, and large aerial display fireworks. The company started in the owner’s garage two years ago and
now has 15 employees that you manage. The company started as a sole proprietorship, and the owner has
never changed the entity. The owner has informed you that the company has received inquiries from several
large businesses wondering if the company could create several fireworks displays on a regular basis. The
owner told the inquirers that the company could fill such display orders, and a price per display was agreed
upon. It was discussed that most of the cost for a fireworks display is for skilled labor, insurance, and the actual
service of setting off the fireworks. No other details were discussed. The owner is anticipating that new
employees will need to be hired, but he is worried that if the large orders for fireworks displays do not continue,
the company will not have the funds to pay the new employees. The owner is now considering changing the
business entity, but he does not know what entity to form or how to form it.
The owner has asked you to do the following:
*Determine if the contracts with the businesses will be governed by common law or the Uniform Commercial
Code (UCC), and explain why.
*Analyze whether the owner formed a contract with the businesses, and apply the five essential elements of an
enforceable contract.
*Explain the potential personal liability to Acme Fireworks if a spectator is injured by a stray firework from a
fireworks display.
Discuss the different employment types and relationships relevant to agency law, and analyze the advantages
and disadvantages of each type specific to Acme Fireworks.
*Explain why Acme Fireworks should not operate as a sole proprietorship. Recommend a new business entity,
and provide a rationale to support your recommendation.