Who was the legal owner, Hartwell or Lane? Explain.

Pacific Southern Airlines (PSA) had an unhappy customer. Cynthia Mercier-Walters flew from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona. The flight stopped briefly at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where she got off the plane for half an hour. When she returned to her seat, her $400 prescription reading glasses were gone. She asked the flight attendant where the glasses were, and the attendant said they probably were thrown away since the cleaning crew had come in with big bags and tossed everything in them. Ms. Mercier-Walters tried to locate the glasses through the airline’s lost-and-found service, but she failed. Then she wrote a strong letter to the airline demanding reimbursement for the loss. She felt that it was obvious that she was returning to her seat. The airline, however, knows that an overwhelming number of passengers arriving at hubs switch planes for their connecting flights. The airline does not know who is returning. What’s more, flight attendants…

Nick had just finished his shift at work and was just about to drive home when he received a telephone call from his girlfriend. She sounded worried because she thought that someone was trying to break into their flat. Nick rushed home, driving at 45mph in a 30mph zone.  When he pulled into the parking lot, Nick saw Bill running away from the building carrying what looked like a laptop. Nick chased after Bill and when he caught up with him, he punched him very hard, leaving him unconscious. Bill later recovered but spent some time in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries.   Advise Nick of any criminal offences that he may have committed and any defences that he may have? Please consider the elements of the crimes committed.     Nick is tried for his crime(s) in the Crown Court. Explain the role of the Crown Court in criminal proceedings including considering the role of the jury, any rights of appeal and the sentences that may be applied.

Arthur owns a property with a large back yard that is usually lit at night by bright floodlights. For months he has been asking local teenagers to stop using his yard as a ‘short-cut’ to the bus stop, but they continue to ignore him.  Arthur decides to install an in-ground swimming pool. Last Saturday night, after the pool contractor has spent the day excavating a large hole, Arthur decided not to switch on the floodlights. At 11 pm, one of the teenagers, Gerry, fell into the hole and suffered serious injuries. Explain whether Arthur is likely to be liable in negligence. (Explain the operation of the Australian legal systems and processes relevant to contract and consumer law, including basic principles of the law of torts, particularly relating to negligence and negligent misstatement).

Andrews ordered 20 round tables to seat parties of two, 25 square tables to seat parties of four, 5 tables to seat larger parties and 175 chairs. The tables were specially ordered to contain the logo of the restaurant on the top of each table.  Andrews paid for the entire shipment when placing the order; however, the supplier was responsible for making the shipping arrangements. The tables and chairs arrived three weeks later; however, five were scratched and damaged. Seven of the chairs were missing.    Analyze the restaurant’s options related to the damaged tables and missing chairs. Be sure to address the applicability of the UCC to the transaction.

Mrs Jenkins was a passenger in the car of Mr. Harry, who was driving in a very erratic manner under theinfluence of alcohol. During the journey, Mrs. Jenkins once had the opportunity to leave the car afterbecoming aware of Mr. Harry’s condition, when he stopped the car at certain place for half an hour.However, Mrs. Jenkins chose to remain in the car. The car met in an accident soon after, due to negligenceof part of the driver Mr. Harry. Mr. Harry died as a result of injury to brain during the accident.Mrs. Jenkins suffered personal injuries and remained in trauma for quite some time.On recovering from her injuries, Mrs. Jenkins brought an action against Mr. Harry’s widow, who wasrepresenting his estate, for damages caused to her during the accident, due to the negligence of Mr. Harry.Mrs. Harry, during the course of proceedings, raised the question of Volenti non fit injuria, meaning thatMrs. Jenkins herself had invited injuries by remaining in the car, even after being aware of Mr.…

On January 21 Cam came into the showroom and offered Alf £300,000 for the Porsche. Alf told Cam that he would consider his offer and get back to him. On January 22 Alf phoned Cam and said he would definitely accept £350,000 for the Porsche. Cam requested time to think about his decision. Alf told Cam that for payment of £100 he would hold the offer to Cam open, and not accept an offer from anyone else, until 12 noon on January 26. Cam paid Alf £100. At 11.45 am on January 26 Cam phoned Alf. Alf then told Cam that he couldn’t have it because it was already sold to someone else. Alf then said he was nevertheless agreeing to buy the Porche for £350,000 since he’d paid Alf not to sell to anyone else before the 12 noon deadline. Which TWO of the following statements regarding the Porsche are correct? A Alf has a right to the Porche because he agreed to buy it before the 12 noon deadline B When Alf sold the the Porche to someone else he was in breach of the collateral contract with Cam C…

Carl works as a waiter for a restaurant in Panama City Beach, Florida. The restaurant closes at 11:00 p.m. Two patrons came in at 10:30 p.m. and stayed until 12:00 a.m. Carl was their waiter and gave excellent customer service. The patrons left a $5.00 tip for Carl on a $200.00 bill and left a note saying, “Go back to school if you want more money.” Carl was so upset that he went home and posted on Facebook about how cheap, stinky, and ugly the patrons were. Carl mentioned the restaurant's name in his post. Carl had only 20 Facebook friends, and his privacy settings only allowed friends to see his posts. One of Carl's coworkers saw the post and told the restaurant manager. The restaurant manager terminated Carl based on violating two company policies: 1. The policy prohibiting speaking disparagingly about customers and 2. The policy prohibits casting the restaurant negatively on social media networks. Carl is not in a union. How do you analyze whether or not the restaurant's…

Jolie, an employee of Tenholder, Inc., was drinking during her lunch break on Tuesday. When she got back to work, her boss, Brian, noticed that she had been drinking and sent her home for the remainder of the day, without pay. Brian instructed Jolie to leave her car at work and take a Taxi home and he would pick her up in the morning on his way back into work. Jolie disobeyed and drove home. On her way home, Jolie caused an accident. Is Tenholder, Inc. liable for the damages resulting from the car accident? Is there an agency relationship exists between Jolie and Tenholder, Inc?

A client is transferring their estate to their daughter. They aren't charging their daughter any money for the estate (what a deal!) and are unsure what to put in the deed as consideration. You advise them that consideration: must be equal to the appraised value of the property can be "love and affection," and will be conveyed using a gift deed must be explicitly specified, down to the penny, on the deed must be money, but doesn't have to be a lot of money