Australian Contract Law Case Study: Boswold v. Forthryrt

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Part A
Solution 2
Issues
There are two basic issues that are raised in the given instant:
i. Whether Boswold or Pickwick can sue Forthryrt for the performance of the
contract?
ii. Whether Havoc Films can prove that there exist a contract with Forthryrt for the
movie right in the book ‘The Day of the Yokel?
Relevant law
One of the most important enactments that is prevalent in Australia is the law of contract. No
person can enter into any kind of contractual relationship unless and until the law of contract
is not complying with.
A contract is legally binding relationship between two or more person, when such persons
comply with the elements of contract. Thus, the main elements which are required for the
formation of any contract is an offer which must be supported by the acceptance. The offer
and agreement results in agreement which must be supported with consideration by the
legally capable parties with legal intention.
An offer is the transfer of the proposal by the offeror to the offeree. The proposal is the
intention of the offer which the offeror tries to communicate either by words or by gestures or
in written form. As per .................an offer can be made to one person or to the world at large.
Application of law
Conclusion
Part B
Solution 2
Issues
There are two basic issues that are raised in the given instant:
i. Can Mercedes be held responsible for the breach of section 180. If yes, whether
the defence under section 180 (2) be raised. If Joytronics become insolvent then
can Mercedes be liable for non compilation of section 588G of the Act?
ii. Can Gregg be held responsible for the breach of section 180. If Joytronics become
insolvent then can Gregg be liable for non compilation of section 588G of the Act.

Relevant law
The corporation Act 2001 is the enactment that is applicable in the given scenario.
Any company in Australia can carry out its trade and operations provided the same is
incorporated as per the rules framed under the provisions of the Corporation act 2001 and as
per the guidelines of ASIC.
A company, as per.....................is an artificial person and gains its status only after
registration. No company can be managed and run without its officers. As per
section.................the directors of the company are the main officers who are responsible for
the management and control of any company.
Application of law
Conclusion