Assessment 4: Case study - problem solving exercise

Format

Problem scenario, students are required to identify the relevant issues, state the applicable principles of law, supported by authority, and apply the law to the given facts to arrive at a conclusion.

Due

Monday 21st September 10 am Scenario

The SuperFood Supermarket is promoting a new range of sparkling wine. As part of the promotion it has on display in the wine section the following notice.

Jo takes two bottles of Sparkglo from the shelf to the checkout where they are put through the bar code reader. When Jo asks for the wine glasses the check-out operator says that the promotion is finished, as the supermarket has no more glasses.

Required:

Using the principles of the law of contract formation, explain with reasons whether the Superfood Supermarket is legally bound to supply the 6 champagne glasses.

Note: you are not required to discuss the application of the Fair Trading Act 1986 to these facts.