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    This document contains a series of case studies related to contract law in a Malaysian context. It includes examples related to: 1) Whether a shopkeeper is obligated to sell a book to a customer after displaying it with a price tag. 2) Whether an agreement between a contractor and client to build a supermarket constitutes a valid contract. 3) Whether a customer is obligated to pay the price displayed on a price tag or a different price stated by the cashier. 4) The validity of a contract entered into by a minor. 5) Whether a father's promise to a child could be enforced if certain conditions are met. 6) Remedies available to a customer if a seller refuses to

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    BG201-BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE TUTORIAL CASE STUDY

    Chapter 6: Law of Contract (Case Studies)

    1. Mr. Andy picks up a book from the display shelf with a price tag showing RM20. When
    he took the book to the shopkeeper, the shopkeeper told him that the book has already
    been sold, and it was the only copy left with them. Advice Mr. Andy if he can sue the
    shopkeeper for not selling off the book to him.

    Just explain offer, conclusion: ITT is not an offer


    2. Mr. Zamri, who is a municipal contractor, requests Mr. Yong to build a supermarket at
    Johor Bahru. Mr. Zamri promises to pay RM 400K to Mr. Yong. Mr. Yong accepts Mr
    Zamri offers. Is there a valid contract between Mr. Yong and Mr. Zamri? Justify your
    answer.

    BG201 UCSI University Tutorial Case Study-Law of Contract


    BG201-BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE TUTORIAL CASE STUDY

    Conclusion: there Is a contract (all elements must be discussed)


    3. Mandy goes into a shop and sees a price label of RM20 on an ironing board. She takes the
    board to the checkout but the till operator tells her that the label is misprinted and should
    read RM30. Mandy maintains that she only has to pay RM20. How would you describe
    the price on the price label in terms of contract law?

    4. Leonard, aged 17, agreed to buy a refrigerator for his sandwich-making business. Is the
    contract valid?

    5. Your father promises to give you a car if you obtain good results in your Level 1. If you
    obtain straight ‘A’s in Level 1, can you enforce the promise?

    6. Mimi buys from Gary a rare book signed by Lewis Carroll for RM1000. Mimi paid the
    deposit of RM100 and agreed to collect the book one (1) month later once Gary completes
    the restoration work. When Mimi comes to collect the book, Gary refuses to give it to her
    as he plans to donate it to the National Museum.

    a) Discuss the remedies under contract that Mimi may claim from Gary. (10 marks)
    b) Would your answer be different if Mimi is a minor? Explain. (5 marks)

    BG201 UCSI University Tutorial Case Study-Law of Contract


    BG201-BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE TUTORIAL CASE STUDY

    7. Following lengthy negotiations for the acquisition of cable television rights to the World
    Cup 2018, Alice and Bruce sign the following document:

    Contract between Alice & Bruce – (Broadcast Rights Contract)


    This document records the completion of negotiations of the Contract between by which
    Alice and Bruce agree to execute a formal contract which gives effect to each of the terms
    set out below.

    i. Alice agrees to acquire from Bruce, and Bruce agrees to grant, the exclusive right to
    exploit the license that Alice holds to broadcast the 2018 World Cup Tournament.
    ii. Alice agrees to broadcast all events at the 2018 World Cup Tournament and to provide
    facilities sufficient to enable appropriate overseas telecasts.
    iii. Alice agrees to pay a sum of RM 3 million on the signing of the formal contract.
    iv. Such other terms as may be agreed between the parties, acting in good faith and in a spirit
    of co-operation appropriate to the event to which the Agreement relates. All such terms to
    be:
    (a) necessary for the efficacy of the venture; and (b) of a kind normally found in contracts
    of this type.

    Alice decides that the price that she need to pay is too high and refuses to comment on a draft of
    the formal contract prepared by Bruce's solicitors. But she still signs the contract. After that, she
    just pays RM 2 Million to Bruce.

    Advise Bruce whether he has any contractual rights against Alice

    __________________________THE END________________________________

    BG201 UCSI University Tutorial Case Study-Law of Contract

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