1. Jones sued Windell Hotels, Inc. for negligence to recover damages for his injuries resulting from the fall in the Cabo Mar hotel. Will Jones likely be successful in the negligence lawsuit against Windell Hotels? Explain fully why or why not.

2. Fran, Joe, and Mike formed a general partnership to operate a flower shop called Fresher Flowers. One of Frans jobs is to make deliveries using the partnership truck. In one such delivery, Fran negligently ran a stop sign, striking a car driven by Peggy, causing damage to the car and injury to Peggy.

Analyze and describe (1) the personal liability of Fran, Joe, and Mike, (2) the liability of the partnership, Fresher Flowers.

3. Mark plans to open a barbeque restaurant. He can either open the business as a sole proprietorship or obtain a franchise for Smokin Hot Bar-B-Q.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of opening the business as a sole proprietorship and a franchise.

4. Compare and contrast the rights and possible liabilities for a merchant selling goods in As Is condition with the rights and possible liabilities for selling goods with an express warranty stating, This product is quality Grade A.