Law & Ethics
Case analysis, contract, tort, criminal and constitutional law.
3 solved questions
- Apply the postal rule to an offer and acceptance problem
Under the postal rule from Adams v Lindsell, acceptance is effective on posting. A contract formed on Monday, so Ben's revocation came too late.
- Explain Kant's categorical imperative with examples
The categorical imperative requires acting only on maxims you could will as universal laws. On this view lying is always wrong because it cannot be universalised.
- Analyse duty of care using Caparo v Dickman
Caparo sets a three-stage test of foreseeability, proximity and whether imposing a duty is fair, just and reasonable. Auditors usually owe no duty to general investors.