You will need to respond to the case using the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application and Conclusion) method. As such you will be required to:

Read and analyse the case

Identify the issue/s

Research appropriate relevant law / rules

Explain the rule pertaining to the case/issue

Apply the rules to the case

Provide a brief conclusion of the likely outcome.

INSTRUCTIONS

To get started on your assessment task, please follow the instructions below;

Identify the key issues of the case

Identify and research the legal rules and principles of the case

Identify and critically analyse options and proposals for action

Apply the legal rules to the case and provide a likely outcome

Prepare the answer, strictly applying the IRAC format (using headings 'Issue (s); Rule, Application, Conclusion')

CASE STUDY : MARY'S CAR

Mary decided to sell her car, and on Monday 1st May, she tells her friend Joanne: Do you want to buy my car for $15,000? Take a few days to think about it. I need to know by the end of the week On Tuesday 2nd May, Joanne telephones Mary and says: I cant afford $15,000 at the moment, all I can afford to pay is $14,500. Will you take this for it? On 3rd May, Mary sells her car to Michael. On the 4th May, Joanne calls Mary back and tells her: My mum has lent me $500, and now I have the full $15,000, and would like to buy the car for the price you asked for on Monday. Mary responds and tells Joanne: Sorry, I sold the car to someone yesterday.

Joanne is angry with Mary as she claims she has a contract with Mary and is threatening to sue Mary. Advise Mary with regards to her legal rights. Does Joanne have a legal enforceable contract against Mary?