Maverick Johnson is a drone enthusiast who runs a drone business located in Geelong. He placed the following advertisement in Facebook: On Monday 21 January, Johnny responded to the advertisement via Whatsapp, communicating his desire to purchase the advertised drone.

Maverick and Johnny then spent the next couple of days negotiating - with Johnny presumably purchasing the drone on 23 January. A day later, Maverick backs out from the deal claiming the drone has already been sold to another buyer. Johnny is furious at this outcome, arguing a valid contract was made and Maverick has broken it. Johnny comes to you for your advice as to whether a contract was made between him and Maverick. He shows you the original Facebook advertisement and conversation history from Whatsapp as evidence.

Not yet answered Question 5 Marked out of 2.00 Recall the case of Johnny and Maverick and assume that Johnny accepted Mavericks offer to purchase the drone for $1,000. A. Would you consider the parties in the scenario had intention to contract? Explain using relevant legal principles. Q B. Would your answer be different if Johnny and Maverick were brothers? C. What if instead of a drone, Maverick offered his brother, Johnny: 1. A property in Melbourne for $2 million 2. A PlayStation 4 in exchange for a free dinner