case, Business Law and Ethics

Assignment Help:
Corgi was the breeder of prize-winning pedigree dogs that often sold for very high prices. Reynolds, a wealthy businessman who had recently retired, decided to purchase one of these dogs. His intention was to enter the animal in the various dog shows that were held from time to time across the country.

Reynolds knew very little about dogs. He explained to Corgi that he wished to purchase a young dog that was already a prize-winning specimen of the breed. Corgi took Reynolds to a fenced run where several young dogs were caged. He pointed to one dog that he said, in his opinion, had the greatest potential, and that it had already won a prize at a local dog show. Corgi pointed to a red ribbon pinned to the opposite wall of the kennel building and explained that it was a first-prize ribbon that the dog had won. Reynolds did not bother to examine the ribbon.

Reynolds purchased the dog for $1,000 and took it home. His neighbour later saw the dog in Reynolds'' backyard. He instantly recognized it as the dog that had recently won the first-prize ribbon in the children''s pet show at the neighbourhood park. When he told Reynolds where he had last seen the dog, Reynolds telephoned Corgi immediately and demanded his money back.

Corgi refused to return Reynolds'' money or take back the dog, and Reynolds threatened to take legal proceedings against him. Reynolds was unable to do so immediately, however, as he was called out of town on a family matter the next day. He was obliged to leave the dog with his neighbour during his absence. Reynolds advised the neighbour to take care of the animal as if it were his own.

Reynolds was out of town for several weeks. During that time, his neighbour entered the dog in a dog show sponsored by a kennel club. The dog won first prize in its class for its breed. On Reynolds'' return, the neighbour advised him of his success. The two men decided to enter the dog in another dog show that was scheduled to be held in a nearby city.

At this second show, the dog placed only third in its class, and Reynolds was disappointed. He returned home and immediately took legal action against Corgi.

Discuss the basis of Reynolds'' claim and the defences (if any) of Corgi. Render, with reasons, a decision.

Related Discussions:- case

Misconduct in employment law, Question 1: " One of those general precep...

Question 1: " One of those general precepts of our law of contract is that covenants legally entered into cannot be revoked except by the mutual consent of the parties theret

Schemes of fraud, Schemes of fraud: Auditors must not be made liable f...

Schemes of fraud: Auditors must not be made liable for not tracking out ingenious and carefully laid schemes of fraud whenever there is nothing to arouse their suspicion, and

International labour conference for double-discussion, The work of the Inte...

The work of the International Labour Organisation in regard to the adoption and implementation of Conventions and Recommendations involves Member States in a number of constitutio

Terminate the contract of employment, QUESTION 1 In the exercise of its...

QUESTION 1 In the exercise of its disciplinary power an employer can terminate an employee's contract. Should an employer decide not to terminate the contract of employment, wh

Meetings and resolutions, Meetings and Resolutions: Company General Me...

Meetings and Resolutions: Company General Meetings  These are held from time to time in order: (a)   to comply with statutory provisions which require certain general me

Explain the meaning of the term reverse logistics, Question 1: (a) What...

Question 1: (a) What do you understand by the term Logistics Management? (b) What are the three types of costing which come under storage? (c) Explain the role of Public

Explain the international law on kashmir dispute, Normal 0 fals...

Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Stare decisis and its application by us courts, Stare Decisis and Its Appli...

Stare Decisis and Its Application by US Courts However there is so far no case decided through the US Court of Appeal regarding the application of "stare Decisis" through US C

Compulsory change - change of name , Compulsory Change: Section 20(2) ...

Compulsory Change: Section 20(2) of the Act provides that within six months of registration with a particular name the registrar may direct a change in name if in his opinion

Articles of association, Articles of association: The articles of asso...

Articles of association: The articles of association cannot absolve the auditors from any obligation imposed upon them by the statute....  Under the statute the members of the

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd