CASE: Mr P has a piece of land in Borrowdale he wants to dispose off. He decides to appoint Mr A. to help him with the selling of the land after which Mr A. would be paid a commission of 10% of the selling price of $35 000.

1. Who would Mr P and Mr A be in this situation? What are the requirements for the agreement between Mr P and Mr A to be binding?
2. What are the duties of Mr P towards Mr A?
3. How much is Mr A entitled to be paid at the conclusion of the agreement?
4. Under what circumstance would Mr P not be obligated to pay Mr A?
5. What would be the first action Mr A would take in carrying out the mandate/authority given to him by Mr P?
6. What are his duties towards Mr P?
7. What are two examples of a situation whereby Mr A can renounce his duty toward Mr P?
8. What is an example of a situation whereby Mr P can claim damages from Mr A?