Case 1 - A friend buys you a cup of coffee at Tim
Hortons during "Roll up the Rim to Win". You roll up the
rim and win the grand prize.
1. Who does the prize belong to? You, your friend, or
do you have to share? Discuss your rationale.
Case 2 - Arnold owned three building units (A, B,C) in a
commercial development. As a result of some financial
difficulties he emailed Bob as follows, "I will sell you one
of my units for $150,000. Bob immediately emails back,
"I accept the offer.
2.
Is an email exchange such as this one valid in
forming a contract?
Case 3 - Monica invited Brody to the New Year's dinner
and dance. Brody accepted the invitation and agreed to
accompany Monica, who purchased the tickets and
arranged a limo. Two days before the dance, Brody tells
Monica that he is no longer interested in going to the
dance with her.
3. What contract formation issue could determine
whether a contact has been formed.