Harry promises John and Mary that he will give them part of his wine collection if they look after his Chow Chow dogs for a fortnight while he is overseas on a business trip.

Mary looks after the dogs every day while John is at work. On his return from overseas, Harry avoids Mary and John and finally stops taking their calls. Mary is upset but does not want to take the matter any further.

She says to John: "I would feel bad 'karma' if I make a fuss about this, because I love those dogs and was happy taking care of them." But John replies: "What? No way. I'm going to get my hands on the wine he promised." Advise John about his prospects, using case law under Australian jurisdiction.