The Basic elements required in a contractual agreement are:

1) Offer and the

2) Acceptance of that offer

3) Consideration: something of value exchanged between the parties to the contract

4) Capacity: the parties to the contract are of legal age, sober and sane

5) Intention: no one can be forced or pressured into a contract - also called Genuine consent

6) Legality - cant enforce a contract for an illegal act

PART A

You have just booked a room at the Delta Waterloo for this evening the room rate is $150.00.

You provided your credit card number and details to the reservation agent to guarantee your reservation. You agreed to check into the hotel prior to the 6PM reservation cancellation deadline.

PART B

On the way to the Delta Waterloo, you were involved in a minor fender bender thus delaying your arrival to the hotel until 7:00 PM. When you arrive at the hotel and attempt to check in, youve been advised that the hotel is oversold and there arent any rooms available.

• What has happened?
• Who is at fault?
• What should the hotel do (if anything)?

PART C

At the end of the month, you receive your credit card statement and discover Delta Waterloo charged your credit account the $150.00 room rate. Under the elements of a contract, determine the following:

• Is the hotel within its rights to charge you?

• What can you do?

please find part c answers