ASSIGNMENT: Advise Jim and Laura based on the above facts as presented and the material covered in the lessons by answering each section in the template below. In this touchstone, be sure to address the following:
Identify the elements that must be present for a legal contract to exist. Define each element using examples.
Determine the facts from the scenario that you will use to support your decision on whether or not a contract exists for the purchase of the automobile.
Decide whether or not there was a contract for the purchase of the automobile.
Include two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not qualify as quality academic resources.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Contract Definition
❒ Have you identified the elements of a legal contract?
❒ Have you defined each element?
❒ Have you provided an example for each element?
❒ Have you included reference citations as appropriate?
2. Case Support
❒ Have you identified relevant facts from the scenario?
❒ Have you written a clear explanation of how these facts support your decision?
❒ Have you included reference citations as appropriate?
3. Case Judgment
❒ Have you clearly stated your decision on the existence of a contract for purchase of the automobile?
❒ Have you defended your decision with relevant facts from Part 2 about the scenario that support your choice?
4. Sources & Conventions
❒ Have you provided two high quality academic references?
❒ Have you explained how each source relates to and supports your judgment on the case?
❒ Have you reviewed the touchstone for proper academic and/or professional writing conventions?
