Question: Instructions: Read the case study below, then answer the questions that follow. Hani owns a business concern which deals with the purchase and sale of

Instructions: Read the case study below, then

Instructions: Read the case study below, then answer the questions that follow. Hani owns a business concern which deals with the purchase and sale of women's handbags located on the premises of Malek in Zalka area. It is duly registered at the Commercial Register of Mount Lebanon in accordance with the legal requirements. On February 26, 2014, Hani signed a contract with Hermes which is a French manufacturer of leather, accessories and perfumes to become an exclusive representative for its unique leather handbags brand in Mount Lebanon district for 5 years. On July 5, 2019, Hani sold his business concem for $180,000 to Maria and immediately received the price although the lease contract between Hani and Malek stated that the leased premises cannot be subleased to a 3rd party without the prior consent of the landlord. On the next day, Hani and Maria registered the sale in the Commercial Register and notified Malek about it. Moreover, it is worth noting that when Hani sold his business concern, he also transferred the commercial representation contract that he had with "Hermes" to Maria without the approval of "Hermes. Consequently, this latter cancelled the exclusivity contract. In addition, when Sami (one of the business concern's creditors) knew about the sale, he claimed a sum of $10,000 from Maria immediately. Question number one (25 marks) a- Identify the role of each of the following parties (10 marks) Role Parties Hani: Landlord Principal Exclusive Distributor Malek: Hermes: Maria: Buyer of business concern Owner of business concern b- Explain whether Hani can transfer the lease contract (which he has concluded with Malek) to Maria. (15 marks) Question number two (25 marks) Assuming that Malek wants to buy the business concern, explain whether he has the right to acquire it or not Question number three (25 marks) Specify if Sami has the right to claim the amount of $10,000 from Maria. Question number four (25 marks) Explain whether Hermes has a lawful right to cancel the commercial representation contract it has with Hani

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