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

Duties or obligations of hirer, Duties or Obligations of Hirer However...

Duties or Obligations of Hirer However these are not provided in the Act although are usually found in such the agreement itself Like: a) Take delivery: whether upon ente

Calculate the payback period and the return on investment, A company seeing...

A company seeing the prevalence of HIV transmission due to unprotected sexual intercourse in a country and the societal norms preventing the open use of condoms sees an opportunity

Ultra vires- objects clause, The Doctrine of 'Ultra Vires':           ...

The Doctrine of 'Ultra Vires':                          The doctrine of ultra vires is a legal rule that was articulated by the House of Lords in the case of Ashbury Rail, Car

Arbitration is overriding condition in business contracts, QUESTION 1 A...

QUESTION 1 Arbitration is an overriding condition in all business contracts. Without a clause for arbitration business relationship is bound to suffer. Critically examine this

Describe the relationship that bank shares with its customer, QUESTION 1 ...

QUESTION 1 Barclays Bank in Mauritius has interviewed various candidates for the post of Chief Executive Officer. Its HR department has requested you to provide them with some

Preferential debts, PREFERENTIAL DEBTS: These unsecured debts which ra...

PREFERENTIAL DEBTS: These unsecured debts which rank ahead of a floating charge and non-preferential debts are: (a) one year's taxes, i.e. corporation tax, PAYE income tax de

What are the origins of open method of coordination, What are the origins o...

What are the origins of open method of coordination The origins of the OMC lie in the Lisbon European Council (March 2000), which made its introduction as the primary means of

Business and company law, ali send an offer to bakar on 13/9/2010 by fax.on...

ali send an offer to bakar on 13/9/2010 by fax.on 14/9/2010 ali change his mind and revoke the offer by fax unfortunately bakar''s fax machine not working and ali call for bakar. b

Profit and loss account, Profit and Loss Account: with s.148(1) the di...

Profit and Loss Account: with s.148(1) the directors of every company shall, at some date not soon than eighteen months later than the incorporation of the company and subsequ

Determine the case against coordination, Determine the Case against Coordin...

Determine the Case against Coordination Coming again to EMU platform we find some arguments against coordination also. For example, the core of the argument against coordinatio

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