Brent is a very talented accountant with ambitions to become the general manager of his firm. The directors advise Brent that he will be promoted as soon as he obtains a Master of Business Administration degree at his own expense. Brent spends a considerable sum of money and every spare minute of his life studying and manages to finish the qualification within two years. Although the directors know about Brent's graduation they appoint someone else as general manager.

Explain whether Brent would succeed in a legal action based on promissory estoppel against the company. Use the IRAC method to answer the question

Mary visited Rooney at home and was overwhelmed by the structural beauty of the house, the peace, and the quiet environment at the property. The view of the bay from Rooney's property added to the attraction the property drew.Some months after Mary's visit, Rooney received the approval letter from the Australian embassy regarding his application to migrate. Rooney knew he has to sell all his assets in Fiji. On the 1^st of November Rooney sent a letter to Mary offering to sell the property to her for $175 000 (which is a lot less than the actual value) and Mary would have to make a payment of at least $25 000 to secure the contract. Rooney states that he would keep the offer open for a week. On the 2^nd of November Pedro, Rooney's best friend, hearing Rooney's migration approval, visits Rooney's house and offered him $250 000 for the property. Rooney agreed to sell it to Pedro for that price. In the afternoon of the 2^nd of November Rooney rings Mary's office to inform her of his decision to sell the property to Pedro. Mary was homesick so Rooney left the message with Mary's secretary explaining the situation. Mary's secretary then rang Mary at home and relayed the message. Mary was still homesick on 3^rd November when she receives Rooney's letter offering to sell the property to her for $175000. She immediately posted her acceptance together with a cheque for $50 000. On 5^th November Rooney received Mary's letter.

Rooney is concerned and seeks your advice as to whether he has formed a contract with Mary. Advise Rooney. Use the IRAC method to answer the question.

Josie is a Sole Trader who runs a chain of restaurants, agrees to lease commercial premises for five years. After she had signed the lease agreement she asks the landlord if the air conditioning system in the premises was capable of handling the load from the type of business she was running. The landlord promised that "the system is brand new and perfect for her type of business and her customer would have nothing to complain about.The system cannot cope with cooking fumes from the kitchen and customers were complaining about the unbearable humidity in the restaurant. Josie spends another $10 000 to install a proper system and she is suing the landlord for breach of contract.

Explain whether Josie would succeed in her legal action against the landlord. Support your answer with a relevant case. Use the IRAC method to answer the question