Tony Read an Advertisement in a Local Newspaper for Mandy’s Clothing Store: Irish Legal System Assignment, GCD

TASK 1 (MAX 400 WORDS PER QUESTION)

Tony seeks your advice on the following two problems: Answer both A and B.

(a) Tony read an advertisement in a local newspaper for Mandy’s Clothing Store which read “5 brand new Minx coats this Saturday, first come first served, €10 each” Donal was the first to arrive on Saturday morning and attempted to purchase the coat but he was told the offer only applied to women. Tony wonders if the advertisement in this matter amounts to an offer and if so what effect this has on his contractual rights.

(b) Tony offered to sell his motorbike to Sally for €1500 last week. Sally contacted Tony yesterday asking whether Tony would accept €1400 for the motorbike. Tony said “no”, at which point Sally purported to accept Tony’s original offer of €1500. Tony asks you if he is now bound in contract to sell the motorbike to Sally for €1500.

TASK 2 (600 WORDS)

Answer both a and b.

In relation to the Irish legal system:

(a) describe the structure of the main civil courts;

(b) explain the concept of binding precedent as it exists and as it applies in the civil court structure.

TASK 3. (600 WORD)

Write a short essay defining and explaining the four ways a contract can be terminated. Use examples and case law where possible.