Chapter 6 Exercise - Contracts

In Chapter 10, you learned about the requirements of a contract and when they have to be in writing.Watch the first 2 minutes of The Great Pumpkin and answer the following questions:

1. Describe the 4 elements of a contract that were covered in this story. Assume the Peanuts Gang were all emancipated minors.

a. Agreement:

b. Consideration:

c. Legal Capacity:

d. Legal Object:

2. Was there an offer made in this story?What was the offer?Who is the offeror?

3. Was there an actual Agreement (Offer & Acceptance) in the story?Why?

4. Did this contract have to be in writing to exist?Was this a valid contract?

Since Charlie Brown was "screamed in pain" and was obviously hurt, we can assume that he suffered some sort of damages (days of work, hospital bills, loss of income, etc.).He sued Lucy.

5. Is this contract enforceable (would a court hear Mr. Brown's case)?Why?

6. Do you think Mr. Brown would win the suit? Why?