Instructions:

• Pair up with 2-3 classmates to form a group. Each group will receive a set of intriguing stories that shed light on various contract law issues.
  • For every story, you'll need to identify:
• The main contractual dilemma or issue.
• Decide if you think the contract was void or voidable.
• Explain the reasoning behind your decision.

Stories

1. A popular artist was set to perform in Montreal. Fans rushed to buy tickets, but the day before the show, the artist canceled due to illness. The ticketing platform had a clause stating "no refunds in case of cancellations." Outraged fans wanted their money back. Was this clause valid?
2. Sophie, a 16-year-old from Quebec City, entered into a contract to buy a luxury handbag without her parents knowing. After getting it, she changed her mind. Can she void the contract because of her age?
3. A couple bought a house in the countryside. After moving in, they found out from neighbors that it was rumored to be haunted. Had they known, they would never have made the purchase. Can they claim misrepresentation and avoid the contract?
4. A businessman signed a contract to rent office space. A month later, he was handed bills for additional charges. The lessor claimed these charges were in the contract written in invisible ink, only seen under UV light. Is this contract valid?
5. Marc signed up for a gym membership with a one-year lock-in period. However, a clause in tiny print said the contract would automatically renew for another year unless Marc gave notice. He missed this and was billed for year two. Can he contest the auto-renewal?
6. Li, a recent immigrant, was given a contract for home internet in English, a language she barely understood. Trusting the salesperson's explanation, she signed. Later, she found discrepancies between what was promised verbally and what was written. Can she void the contract?
7. A Montreal-based software company entered into a contract with a client. The client later insisted on a software feature that was scientifically impossible to implement. They claimed it was a term in the contract. Can the software company void the contract due to impossibility?
8. Emma ordered a "genuine leather" purse online. Upon receiving it, she realized it was synthetic leather. The website's terms stated all sales were final. Can she get a refund due to the false description?
9. At an art auction in Laval, an auctioneer mistakenly announced the sale of a painting for $10,000 instead of $100,000. The bidder claimed he had a valid contract at the lower price. Was there a mutual mistake that could void the contract?
10. A famous Quebecois actor was contracted to endorse a brand. However, he later posted photos on social media using a competitor's product. The brand wants to end the contract, claiming a breach. Does the actor's action constitute a violation of the contract's terms.