Part A – Short Answer Question (10 marks)
Question 1
List the characteristics of what would be considered to be a good legal system. Give an
example of an actual law which you would consider fulfils the requirements of ‘good law’.
ANSWER: ** Answer box will enlarge as you type
A good legal system is transparent with legislature acting with honesty guided by
ethics. Cases are finalized by the courts of law with anticipated remedies issued
applying crucial law efficiently. It promotes fair and equitable conclusion of cases.
The legal system is just and fair with possible outcomes anticipated by both parties
usually met at the end. A good legal system is corruption free and does not accept a
benefit or allow for an exchange of favor in cases. The responsible personnel apply
laws to the latter to achieve a pleasing outcome and promote justice to the affected
individuals. A good legal system does not act under favors to any party. A good legal
system is free from influence by government and prominent leaders. The law is
usually an independent body that protect every citizen right equal without
discrimination. The law is accountable in any precedence. This increases the
confidence that people have entrusted in the law.
An example of an actual law is the rule of law that means equality before the law.
Part B – Case Studies / Problem-type questions (30 marks)
Instructions: Your answers must be supported by legal reasoning and case law or
legislation in order to gain a passing grade.
Question 2 (10 marks)
Belinda wants to buy a second-hand car and visits a number of car dealers before deciding to
purchase an as new 1998 Ford Mustang from American Car Sales. The sales person, Jaxson,
tells Belinda that the car was manufactured in 1998 and had only done 54,000 kms.
Three months later, Belinda has the Mustang serviced with her local mechanic who was a
Mustang enthusiast. He comments on the fact that the car was in pretty good condition for a
1994 Mustang, though he was surprised that it had only done 54,000 kms. He would not
have been surprised if it had done 100,000 kms.
Belinda makes further inquiries and discovers that the Mustang was in fact made in 1994
and she has paid about $5,000 more than the actual market value of the car. Belinda intends
to approach American Car Sales about this issue.
Does Belinda have any contractual rights against American Car Sales?
Required:
You are expected to discuss legal rules learned regarding terms of a contract, in particular
statements and representations, and conditions and warranties.
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