Topic: Contract

Order Description Introduction to Business law Coursework Assignment Deadline: Monday 21st of March 2016, 8pm, to be submitted online via Moodle and a hard copy is to be submitted in the coursework submission box. These three questions must be answered. The word count for this assignment is 2000 words ( +/-10%). Please note that marks are given for references and a bibliography (10 marks) Question 1 Peter and John are employees at a company, Bolton & co, who manufacture metal bolts and screws. Peter and John operate a machine which processes molten metal. Neither have been provided with essential protective clothing or safety glasses. The security gate on the machine has broken and has not been replaced. One day molten metal leaks through the broken gate causing severe burns to Peter’s face and the loss of sight in his left eye. John suffers severe burns to his body and dies from his injuries. Explain all of the potential legal consequences for Bolton & co. Your answer should also include details of the courts which may be relevant, who will bring legal proceedings and which judicial personnel will make the decisions, the relevant burden of proof and the potential legal outcomes? (30 marks) Question 2 (1) With reference to case law discuss what is meant by the statement “all contracts are agreements however, not all agreements are contracts “. (15 marks) (2) Selda decides that she wants to buy a new television set from The TV Company. She is busy at work but could buy the television on either the 28th of September 2015 or on the 1st of October 2015. Advise Selda on which date she should buy her new television and explain to her the potential advantages of choosing this date. (15 marks) Question 3 Peter is the owner of the “Karaoke Bar”, which is in a residential area. He posts a notice at the entrance of the Karaoke Bar which reads “the management accepts no responsibility for loss, damage, injury or death howsoever caused to people or property on these premises”. Honor lives in the flat above the Karaoke Bar. She is very unhappy because she can hear loud and tuneless singing every night until 1am and she is unable to get to sleep. Beth, Sally and Evie decide to spend an evening in the Karaoke Bar to celebrate Beth’s birthday. Beth only drinks orange juice but Sally and Evie share 2 bottles of wine. Beth decides that she will sing a song and as she climbs up the steps onto the stage the handrail breaks causing her to fall over .She breaks her leg , rips her new Versace dress and is unable to work for 6 weeks because her leg is in plaster. Sally drives Evie home. Just before she reaches Evie’s home address Sally drives through a red traffic light and hits another vehicle. Evie, who is not wearing a seat belt, is thrown from the vehicle and suffers a broken neck. With reference to case law and statute advise Honor , Beth and Evie . (30 marks) AND REFERENCE ( 10 marks) The assignment must show evidence of research and reading, you must make adequate reference to case law and statute. A bibliography of resources used must be included. The Harvard reference system must be used. NOTE: All students must familiarise themselves with the Moodle page dedicated to referencing and Plagiarism; https://moodle.city.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=296 3. Further information may also be found on the University’s website; https://libguides.city.ac.uk/Upgrade-basics/upgrade-plagiarism