contract analysis 25

The contracts for both Parts 1 and 2 are in the Contracts Module. Part 1 consists of essays and will be submitted here as one submission. Part 2 is objective style questions and will be submitted in Quizzes, Contract Analysis Part 2.

Please proof read. Please try your best to send the essays to me for review well before you submit This pertains to your Part 1 essays. Part 2 can be completed without reference to Part 1 except as the questions pertain to the same contracts.

See the grading rubric for scoring. Support your answers with law from your text (cases; statutes) and properly cite that law, including the page number.

Residential House Lease

The following questions are based on the Residential House Lease found in the Contracts Module. Please reference the Lease by clause number as you answer the question

  • Essays (1-2 complete paragraphs per question with text references to support your answers)1. Maria, the landlord, refuses to fix a small leak in the roof that results in mold forming in the premises. Juan, the tenant, still has significant time remaining on his lease. Juan has notified Maria in writing of the mold and leak issue. What are Juan’s options if Maria declines to do the repairs?
  • Shortly after moving in but with significant time remaining on the lease, Bill, the tenant, finds a much better apartment for the same price. Bill notifies Zuzanne, the Landlord, that he is moving out immediately and signs a new lease for the new apartment. What recourse does Zuzanne have against Bill?

UCC Sales Contract

The following questions are based on the Sales Contract found in the Contracts Module. Please reference the Sales Contract by clause number as you answer the questions.

  • Essays (1-2 complete paragraphs per essay with text references to support your answers)
  • You received non-conforming goods pursuant to this contract in that the goods received did not match the size ordered. However, an employee signed for the receipt of the goods over (90) days ago and the order of goods have just been sitting in a warehouse. What are your options as the Buyer pursuant to the contract?
  • You received non-conforming goods as a result of an ambiguity in the contract. You ordered goods thinking it was a particular product and the selling merchant shipped goods by that name thinking it was an entirely different product. Upon receipt of the goods, what are your merchant options under the contract?

Part 2 – 12 points total for objective questions. Look for this in Quizzes.

Rubric

Contract Analysis – Part 1

Contract Analysis – Part 1

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLease 1 – Substance of essay

6.0 pts

Full Marks

5.0 pts

Needs further development

4.0 pts

Needs more legal argument supported by law; less opinion

3.0 pts

All opinion; no legal argument

0.0 pts

No Marks

6.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLease 2 – Substance of essay

6.0 pts

Full Marks

5.0 pts

Needs further development

4.0 pts

Needs more legal argument supported by law; less opinion

3.0 pts

All opinion; no legal argument

0.0 pts

No Marks

6.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContract 1 – Substance of essay

6.0 pts

Full Marks

5.0 pts

Needs further development

4.0 pts

Needs more legal argument supported by law; less opinion

3.0 pts

All opinion; no legal argument

0.0 pts

No Marks

6.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContract 2 – Substance of essay

6.0 pts

Full Marks

5.0 pts

Needs further development

4.0 pts

Needs more legal argument supported by law; less opinion

3.0 pts

All opinion; no legal argument

0.0 pts

No Marks

6.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeText Reference

4.0 pts

Full Marks

0.0 pts

No Marks

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling / Grammar

5.0 pts

Full Marks

4.0 pts

Minor errors

3.0 pts

Significant errors

0.0 pts

No Marks

5.0 pts

Total Points: 33.0