ABUS026-3.

5-2 Business Law

Assignment

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QUESTION Lucy owns a bakery shop called Lucy Bakes A lot. As her business expands two fold, she has decided to purchase the latest oven called The Termibaker from Baking Utensils & Us, a supplier specializing only in supplying baking utensils. The supplier showed Lucy a sample of the oven and informed her that not only will The Termibaker enable her to bake three cakes and three trays of cookies at once, it also has a state of the art ability to adjust to the temperature required accordingly. In her first attempt in using The Termibaker, Lucy discovered that the oven could only bake one cake and one tray of cookies at once. The oven also could not adjust to the correct temperature as promised. As a result all the cookies and cakes were burned. Advise Lucy in the light of the provisions governed by the Sale of Goods Act 1957.

LEARNING OUTCOMES This assignment will assess your ability to: 1. Address issues relevant to the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1957; 2. Conduct directed research into the rights of a purchaser under the Sale of Goods Act 1957 ; 3. Analyse the given problem situation; and 4. Apply relevant legal authorities to provide appropriate solutions.

TASK 1. You are required to write your answer within the word limit of 500 words. This word limit excludes citations and bibliography. 2. In the event the maximum word limit of 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 SOGA ; (b) Body: elaboration of the legal issues (identified at the Introduction stage) and application of those legal issues to provide a feasible solution; (c) Conclusion: persuasive conclusion based on earlier arguments. 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, academic journals, e-books or any Internet sites) must be cited and referenced using the Harvard Referencing method. 5. Please state your word count at the end of your answer.

Level 1

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

2013

ABUS026-3.5-2 Business Law

Assignment

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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 TOTAL 15marks

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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. Fail No understanding of the subject matter and failure to address the needs of the 0-24 marks 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.

Level 1

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

2013