1. Suppose the manager of Outdoor World places this advertisement in the newspaper: “Extreme Tents 50% off—This week only.” Willen, in the market for a tent, sees the advertisement and arrives at Outdoor World the next day. The manager explains to Willen that the Extreme is temporarily out of stock and tries to sell him the Tectonic instead. Does the manager’s conduct constitute a deceptive trade practice? What law governs unfair trade practices? 

2. In Question 1 above, assume that Willen informs the manager that he is moving to Iceland and will require a tent that can maintain a certain degree of warmth. The manager tells Willen that he, him-self, is an avid camper and has used the Tectonic recently. Although there is no specific reference to such a quality on the label, the manager assures Willen that the Tectonic will maintain warmth. Did the manager create a warranty? What kind of warranty? 

3. In Question 2 above, assume that Willen purchases the Tectonic and that the agreement of sale for the tent contains this provision: “All implied warranties are hereby excluded.” Is Willen still protected by any warranty? Which one(s)?

4. Assume that Outdoor World wishes to begin a marketing campaign by sending its existing customers e-mail advertisements of sales and new items. What kinds of requirements should Outdoor World be aware of in order to comply with the CAN-SPAM Act?

5. After a downturn in the economy and a tightening of consumer credit, Outdoor World decides to offer qualified customers credit for consumer purchases. What is the legal impact of this decision? GMO foods. © Onewiss/Getty Images RF 

6. One year after Outdoor World begins offering credit accounts for its patrons (see Question 5), one customer defaults. The manager calls the customer to try to collect the debt owed. Is the manager subject to the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Why or why not?

Outdoor World Inc. is a retailer of sporting goods gear, equipment, and accessories for use in outdoor sports and camping. Outdoor World carries two brands of tents, the Extreme Tent and the Tectonic Tent. The Extreme is more popular and less expensive, but the manufacturers of the Tectonic have promised financial incentives to Outdoor World for selling a certain amount of Tectonic Tents.