LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF BUSINESS-1503

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QUESTION
Alice wrote to Bill offering to sell him a block of shares in Utopia Ltd.
In her letter, which arrived on Tuesday, Alice asked Bill to let me know by next
Saturday. On Thursday Bill posted a reply accepting the offer. At 6pm on Friday
he changed his mind and telephoned Alice. Alice was not there but her telephone
answering machine recorded Bills message stating that he wished to withdraw his
acceptance.
On Monday Alice opened Bills letter, which arrived that morning, and then played
back the message on the machine.
You have been appointed to act for Alice (Plaintiff) / Bill (Defendant)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This assignment will assess your ability to:
1. Discuss the formalities and principles governing formation of business contract;
2. Conduct simple directed research into rights and liabilities arising from affairs of business;
3. Analyse the given problem situation and apply legal authorities to provide appropriate
solutions; and
4. Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.

TASK
1. You are required to write your answer within the word limit of 1,500 words. This word
limit excludes citations and bibliography.
2. In the event the maximum word limit of 1,500 words is exceeded, any part or parts of the
answer in excess of the word limit will be disregarded.
3. The following is a general guide as to the report layout:
(a)

Introduction: general identification of the legal issues that will be discussed;

(b)Body: elaboration of the legal issues (identified at the Introduction stage) and
application of those legal issues to assist your client; and
(c)Conclusion: summary of the arguments presented and a persuasive conclusion as to why
your client should win this case.
4. Your attention is also drawn to APUs regulations on plagiarism; these regulations apply to
this coursework. Any information taken from another source (e.g. lecture notes, text books,
Internet sites) must be referenced using the Harvard Referencing method.
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5. Please state your word count at the end of your answer.

6. The group report must be submitted together with the Workload Matrix, Group Activity
Log and the Peer Assessment Forms.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
This assessment will be marked based on the following criteria:-

(a)

Research Credibility
Use of academic research materials and credible sources for the
purpose of discussion and reasoning; use of Harvard Referencing
method for citation and references
(b) Overall impact/ persuasiveness
Ability to convince the examiner with the reasoning presented.
(c) Quality of Documentation
Answer to reflect coherence and link between introduction, body
and conclusion as well as the ability to use and apply correct legal
terms and legal authorities to justify advice given.
(d) Others:
Work must comply with academic requirements and free from
grammatical or spelling errors.

15marks

10 marks
20 marks

5 marks
50 marks

TOTAL

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION
Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:
Grade
Description of performance level
Distinction
Good analysis of the problem situation. Clear and convincing application of
38-50 marks legal issues and legal authorities to solve the issues identified. Citations must
have at least 3 solid references. Legal arguments are coherent and
convincing, based on reflective reading. Points are supported with valid
explanation and good reasoning. Shows analysis, understanding, thought and
reflection of subject matter.
Credit
Sufficient points are raised and valid explanations are provided based on
33-37 marks accurate identification of legal issues. Arguments presented are adequate,
based on selected text and relevant areas of legal research. There is adequate
understanding of subject matter.
Pass
Basic requirements fulfilled, reflecting some understanding of legal issues
25-32 marks and possible solutions. Basic examples are used to illustrate points.
Arguments given are elementary and explanations may either be unclear or
unhelpful in clarifying points.
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Fail
0-24 marks

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No understanding of the subject matter and failure to address the needs of the
question. Points are off-topic and are not related to selected text or areas of
legal research. No understanding of theories and concepts taught. Weak or no
referencing of sources.

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