Household items in backyard auction

Reference no: EM133682833

Question

Sal is moving overseas and brings in a professional auctioneer to sell a number of household items in a backyard auction. Among the goods Sal wants to sell is a digital keyboard she has owned for two years. When the keyboard comes up for auction, the auctioneer says, "The vendor has stated the keyboard is in good working order." Bob is the highest bidder. After he gets the keyboard home, he is annoyed to find two of the keys do not work. a) With reference to the principles of contract formation, in your own words explain fully the contractual relationships which typically arise between the vendor, auctioneer, and highest bidder respectively in at an auction.

Reference no: EM133682833

Questions Cloud

What is the role of local government : What is the role of local government? Who has the final say on matters of judicial concern; local, state or federal courts? Why?

Why was the supreme court created : Why was the Supreme Court created? What is the main function of the Supreme Court and how does their role add to "checks and balances?"

Has defamatory statement been made regarding adam smith : Has a defamatory statement been made regarding Adam Smith? Explain which statements are defamatory toward Smith and why they harm his reputation.

Reputation as sober and conscientious worker : Frank is a skilled carpenter with an excellent safety record and a reputation as a sober and conscientious worker.

Household items in backyard auction : Sal is moving overseas and brings in a professional auctioneer to sell a number of household items in a backyard auction.

Vickie frantically thrashing out in deep water obviously : While on vacation he is sunning himself on the beach. He hears a shout and sees Vickie frantically thrashing out in deep water obviously in trouble.

Under modern criminal statutes : Under modern criminal statutes, an individual who helps to plan a crime and expects to share in the proceeds but who is not present at the location

Self-defense to repel the attack of herb : Assume that Larry has had to use force in self-defense to repel the attack of Herb. Herb has been badly injured as a result.

Defective windowsill flashing allowed rain to seep building : Defective windowsill flashing allowed rain to seep into the building, a design flaw in the ventilation system resulted in problems in the basement,

User Account

All Pages