Locate the full law report for the case referred to below at the Australian Legal Information Institute site (www.austlii.edu.au). Do not use a summary. Please be very careful that you find this particular case. The citation of the case is important. See the text in chapter 4 for general assistance.

Dockside Fitness Pty Ltd, Michael Anthony Jackson and Jonathon William Michael Jackson v Brian Woods (1996) TASSC 142

Most parts of the Part A answers can be taken from the case but you may also do further research or refer to Moodle materials in your assignment.

Read the case and use complete sentences to answer the following questions:

1.In what court was this case heard and explain where this court is situated in the Australian court hierarchy?

2.Is this case a civil or criminal case? Which party bears the onus of proof in the present case?

3.briefly outline the main legal issues in this case. The case, prescribed textbook and other research will be helpful.

4.Identify the key areas of contract law that are examined in the case.

5.Select one of the Australian cases cited in Dockside Fitness Pty Ltd and explain how it connects with the study of contract law in the unit.

6.Explain how the treatment by the court of contract issues in Dockside Fitness Pty Ltd could adversely affect the operations of a business.

7.Explain whether you think the outcome of this case is fair? As part of preparation for aspects of the answer discuss this question with work colleagues or family members. What business law lessons did you learn from reading this case?