Chapters 13, 14, 18 Exercise - Contracts

In the last several Chapters, you learned about the elements of a contract (Chapter 13), the requirements for Agreement to exist (Chapter 14), and when they have to be in writing (Chapter 18).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?

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 in the story?Why?

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

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

5. Would a court hear Mr. Brown's case?Why?

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