Chap 1-3

Andre Sousa

HRTM 2104_31B

Professor Hladyk

February 02, 2016

Chapter 1 Review Questions:

1. What are the two examples of old common law rules specifically applicable to innkeepers?

2. What issues do state courts generally decide? What disputes do federal courts generally decide?

3. How is it possible the courts of two different states (for example, Wisconsin and Minnesota) can reach varying results on the same general issue?

4. How can two federal circuit courts render seemingly contrary decisions on same questions?

1. The two examples of old common law rules specifically applicable to innkeepers are:

* Innkeepers as operators of public places must as a general rule provide available accommodations to travelers who are willing and able to pay for such accommodations.

* An innkeeper under common law would be liable as an insurer for the loss of guests’ property brought to the inn with certain exception.

1. State courts generally decide issues involving local and state laws. Federal courts generally decide disputes involving federal laws and disputes between citizens.

2. The court can find another state's decision persuasive, interesting or of no effect whatsoever but are bound by their own statutes.

3. The way two federal circuit courts render seemingly contrary decisions on same the question is by continually changing body of rules and will not always remain the same.

Chapter 2 Review Questions:

1. What elements are necessary for the formation of a contract?

2. What is the difference between an offer and an acceptance?

3. Give examples of valid consideration for a contract.

4. What do we mean when we say that an offer must be definite in its essential terms?

5. How does an express contract differ from an implied contract?

6. What type of acceptance is required for a bilateral contract? A unilateral contract?

7. What is a void contract? What is a voidable contract?

8. Give...