SNHU-BUS-206-H4730 Business Law I 21EW4
7-2 Project Three Submission: Contract Law
Natalie Marquez
In the analyzation of The Friendly Dawg and landlord Lou, Dave’s deceased father
contract is still valid. According to (Kubasek et al., 2013, p. 335) valid contract are still binding
even after a death. The executor or other successor is still able to perform all the contractual
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er as
duties. However, the contract may be valid yet unenforceable since the breach of contract must
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be brought in within a set period and Dave’s father passed away two years ago.
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When Dave took over the store, he knew that the contract between his father and Lou was
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for pet food and supplies, such as bird cages, water bowls, pet beds and other stuff. Therefore,
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when he started the renovation in the extra storage area, he should have disclosed that to Lou
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vi y re
before he made the expansion. Dave should have disclosed to Lou the intention of the renovation
so that they could have a legally binding contract of the four essential elements. Dave would
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have made an offer, Lou would have accepted or counteroffer, potentially considered a monetary
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amount to make the deal. However, Lou’s silence is a form of acceptance the general rule is that
is
it cannot be used to form a contract (Kubasek et al., 2013, p. 356).
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Although Lou failed to enforce the terms of the contract that states the business is a pet
supply store only, he is still in his right to receive rent from Dave. Dave taking matters into his
sh
own hands is unethical and against the terms of the contract. Dave is still responsible to pay rent
since the terms of the contract are not to air condition the storage area that was intended for the
contract terms of pet supplies. Although Dave is stating that Lou is breaching his obligation
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7-2 Project Three Submission: Contract Law
Natalie Marquez
In the analyzation of The Friendly Dawg and landlord Lou, Dave’s deceased father
contract is still valid. According to (Kubasek et al., 2013, p. 335) valid contract are still binding
even after a death. The executor or other successor is still able to perform all the contractual
m
er as
duties. However, the contract may be valid yet unenforceable since the breach of contract must
co
eH w
be brought in within a set period and Dave’s father passed away two years ago.
o.
rs e
When Dave took over the store, he knew that the contract between his father and Lou was
ou urc
for pet food and supplies, such as bird cages, water bowls, pet beds and other stuff. Therefore,
o
when he started the renovation in the extra storage area, he should have disclosed that to Lou
aC s
vi y re
before he made the expansion. Dave should have disclosed to Lou the intention of the renovation
so that they could have a legally binding contract of the four essential elements. Dave would
ed d
have made an offer, Lou would have accepted or counteroffer, potentially considered a monetary
ar stu
amount to make the deal. However, Lou’s silence is a form of acceptance the general rule is that
is
it cannot be used to form a contract (Kubasek et al., 2013, p. 356).
Th
Although Lou failed to enforce the terms of the contract that states the business is a pet
supply store only, he is still in his right to receive rent from Dave. Dave taking matters into his
sh
own hands is unethical and against the terms of the contract. Dave is still responsible to pay rent
since the terms of the contract are not to air condition the storage area that was intended for the
contract terms of pet supplies. Although Dave is stating that Lou is breaching his obligation
This study source was downloaded by 100000826342158 from CourseHero.com on 10-19-2021 16:44:42 GMT -05:00
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