Question: IRAC must be followed in answering each question. Perhaps, multiple IRACs may have to be used in answering one question, in case of multiple issues.

IRAC must be followed in answering each question. Perhaps, multiple IRACs may have to be used in answering one question, in case of multiple issues.

3. Catherine promised her still minor son, Lawrence that if he refrained from smoking and drinking until he was 21, that she would buy him a BMW. Lawrence has been refraining from drinking and smoking. Lawrence has just turned 21 but Catherine refuses to buy the BMW, saying that Lawrence not smoking, or drinking has been good for his finances as he has some savings and more importantly his health.

a) Does Lawrence have a valid claim against Catherine to make her buy him the promised BMW? Why, and why not? [HINT consideration]

4. Samuel went to a caravan dealer and said that he wanted a caravan for an extended trip. The caravan dealer recommended a particular type of caravan and Samuel bought it for $20K and commenced his extended trip. After a day or so, Samuel hit a pothole on the highway, and the axle broke. It was discovered that the caravan was not designed for rough roads or in fact extended trip and was only designed to be parked in an actual caravan park. Samuel had to have the caravan towed at $200 and he arranged to have it returned to the caravan dealer.

a) Does Samuel have a claim against the dealer? Explain. b) What remedies, if any, are available to Samuel? [HINT warranties and remedies]

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