LAW00720 Legal Studies Assignment: Rights, Contracts and Issues

This assignment analyzes two legal scenarios focusing on contract law principles. The first scenario examines Ada's actions in contracting with Qualstone Co. on behalf of Roberta, exploring the doctrine of privity of contract and the exceptions related to agency. It determines Roberta's rights and Ada's lack thereof, due to the absence of agency authority. The second scenario involves an undisclosed principal, Peter, and his agent Alan, who contracts with Toselli warehouse. It addresses Peter's rights when the price of goods changes and whether Peter can ratify unauthorized actions by Alan. The assignment concludes with a discussion of misrepresentation, analyzing whether Nicko has grounds to void a contract based on false statements and their impact on consent. The analysis incorporates relevant case law and legal principles to determine the rights and obligations of the parties involved.