Business Law Report: Analysis of German Contract and Employment Law

This report provides an in-depth analysis of German contract law, focusing on three key scenarios. The first case examines fraudulent misrepresentation in the sale of a car, referencing Section 123 (1) of the German Civil Code (BGB) to determine the victim's right to rescind the contract. The second case explores vicarious liability, specifically addressing whether an employer, DBS, can be held responsible for an employee's negligence that resulted in financial loss for a third party, Singapore Casino, referencing Section 831 of the BGB and relevant case law. The third case investigates a breach of an employment contract, where an employee, Bill, is accused of violating a non-compete clause. The report discusses relevant German employment laws and the potential for DBS to restrain Bill from working for a competitor. The conclusion summarizes the application of German civil law to contracts and torts, emphasizing the importance of the Civil Code and the law of obligations.