1. Billy owns a small shop that sells antiques and he employs Gina as an agent to acquire inventory for the shop.Billy instructs Gina to only purchase antiques from England that were made between 1800 and 1835 and to not spend more than $15,000.Gina uses her networks in the antique business to purchase $25,000 of antiques from Antiques R Us Pty Ltd for Billy.Prior to entering the agreement Gina advised Antiques R Us Pty Ltd that she was acting as Billy's agent.Some of the antiques that Gina purchased from Antiques R Us Pty Ltd were made in England in the 1790s and a number of antiques were made in Holland in the 1820s.In addition, Billy learns that Gina received several thousand dollars in commission from Antiques R Us Pty Ltd.Billy is furious and does not want to pay for the antiques and terminates Gina's agency immediately. Advise Billy whether he is liable for the purchase of antiques by Gina.In your answer refer to relevant rules of the common law of agency.
2. Tom buys a chainsaw from a local hardware store.When using the chainsaw to cut firewood the chainsaw malfunctioned.The speed of the chainsaw became uncontrollable due to faulty wiring.Tom lost control of the chainsaw and cut severely cut his leg.Tom spent several days in hospital and was unable to work for a number of weeks.The hardware store is no longer conducting business and Tom wants to be compensated for the damages he has suffered. Advise Tom whether he can recover damages for his losses from the manufacturer of the chainsaw under the common law of negligence.In your answer refer to relevant tests and principles of negligence and cases.
3. In July 2020 Hungry Jacks began selling the 'Big Jack' burger and the 'Mega Jack' burger.These burgers are similar in appearance, ingredients and name to the famous 'Big Mac' and 'Mega Mac' sold by McDonalds.Hungry Jacks advertises the Big Jack and Mega Jack on television and social media.Hungry Jacks even promotes in its advertisements that it is being sued by an American burger company. Describe whether the advertising of the Big Jack and Mega Jack by Hungry Jacks breached the Australian Consumer Law.In your answer refer to relevant provisions of the Australian Consumer law and possible remedies available to McDonalds.Refer to relevant cases.
4. Mary wants to start a business that designs and operates 'apps' for smart phones. Advise Mary of the key legal features of a corporation and how these features benefit owners and management of a corporation.In your answer refer to relevant cases and legislation.