Short Answer Responses

QUESTION 1

Sarah, the mother of three, and her husband were guests at a Hyatt Hotel.While she was walking through the lobby she slipped on a liquid substance that was on the floor.She seriously injured her hip necessitating missing work for two weeks and expensive medical treatments.She sued the Hyatt for her damages, alleging that the Hyatt was negligent.If she is successful, what damages will she and family members be entiled to recover?

QUESTION 2

What is the Statute of Frauds?

Russell bought a car and needed a cosigner. Is this contract covered by the statute of frauds?

Identify two contracts covered by the statute of frauds and explained why they are included in the statute.

QUESTION 3

The Abel Hot Dog Company had a contract with Darien Lake to supply all the hot dogs needed by the amusement park during the summer season.Early in the summer Franklin's Franks, a competing hot dog company, negotiated with Darien Lake to supply hots cheaper than Abel.Franklin's knew of Abel's contract with Darien Lake.Darien Lake canceled its contract with Abel and entered a contract with Franklin's.Who can sue whom and for what?

What are the elements of those cause of action?

QUESTION 4

Jack is 86 and retired.He made a contract with a man who came to Jack's house unsolicited.According to the contract, the man promised to return the next day to blacktop Jack's driveway, and Jack paid the man $600 in cash.The man never returned.At the time the man made the contract he intended not to return.What legal wrongs (plural) did the man commit?State the elements and identify the relevant facts.