Faculty of Business Management & Globalization

Faculty of Information & Communication Technology

BBB2313 COMMERCIAL LAW

Department
Program Name

: Faculty of Business Management & Globalization

: B (Hons) in Accounting
B (Hons) in Administration
B (Hons) in Entrepreneurship
B (Hons) in International Business
B (Hons) in Marketing
B (Hons) in Human Resource Management
B (Hons) in Public Management
Semester
: 3
Commence Date
: Week 4
Deadline Date
: Week 10
Unit Controller / Examiner : Ms. Norlaili Bt Mohd Basri
Contact Number
: ext. 8404
E-mail
: norlaili.basri@limkokwing.edu.my

Group
Assignment
30%

TASK
You are required to work in a group of SIX (6) students to analysis and answer the following
questions :QUESTION 1 (carries 15 marks)
Adolf and Ida Krueger contracted with a Pisani Construction Inc to erect a metal building as
an addition to an existing structure. The two structures were to share a common wall, and the
frames and panel heights of the new building were to match those of the existing structure.
Shortly before completion of the project however it was apparent that the roof line of the new
building was approximately three inches higher that of the existing structure. Pisani modified
the ridge caps of the buildings to blend the roof lines. The discrepancy had other
consequences, however including misalignment of the gutters and windows of the two
buildings which resulted in an icing problem in the winter.
The Kruegers occupied the new structure but refused to make the last payment under the
contract. Pisani filed a suit in the court to collect the said payment.
Did Pisani substantially performs its obligation?
Should the Kruegers be ordered to pay?
Why or why not
Provide justification of your answer.

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QUESTION 2 (carries 15 marks)

Frank Rodziewics was driving a Volvo tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 in Lake County, Indiana
when he struck and became stuck on top of a concrete barrier. The Indiana State Police
contacted Waffco Heavy Duty Towing Inc to assist in the recovery of the truck.
Before beginning work Waffco told Rodziewics that it would cost $275 to tow the truck. There
was no discussion of labor or any other costs. Rodziewics told Waffco to take the truck to
local Volvo dealership.Within a few minutes Waffco pulled the truck off the barrier and towed it
to Waffcos nearby towing yard.
Rodziewics was soon notified that in addition to the $275 towing fee, he would have to pay
$4,070 in labor costs and that Waffco would not release the truck until payment was made.
Rodziewics paid the total amount. Disputing the labor charge however he filed the suit in the
court against Waffco alleging in part breach of contract.
Was the towing contract unconscionable?
Would it make a difference if the party had discussed the labor charge before the tow?
Explain
Provide justification of your answer.
It must contain the followings :

Your own perspective regarding the Law of Contract or the other relating principle of
law.
Your own suggestion on how to resolve the problem.
Your advice to all the parties involved.
Searching for the existing Act or Statute which is applicable and can be applied with
the case study.
Your own conclusion

OBJECTIVES

Students are expected to understand and appreciate the important role of the Law of
Contract or the other relating principle of law.
Students are expected to understand the various technique or concept adopted by
the courts in interpreting the Law of Contract or the other relating principle of law.
Students are expected to elaborate the Act concerning the Law of Contract or the
other relating principle of law.

LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of the group assignment, student will be able to:
Give their own opinion and able to resolve the issue regarding the Law of Contract or
the other relating principle of law.
Students are able to give their own perspective and opinion regarding the Law of
Contract or the other relating principle of law.

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SPECIFIC INFORMATION

This assignment is a group work and it contributes 30% of the Group assignments
report.
Ensure that your paper is well organized so that each section flows smoothly into the
next.
Be sure to check spelling error. Marks will be deducted for papers with excessive
grammar, punctuation and spelling error.

ASSIGNMENT PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1I.

Presentation (10%) and Report (30%)

2.

Your analysis should be at least in four thousand (4000) words.

DELIVERABLES
1- This assignment is worth 30% of your continues assessment
2- Following is a list of things that can guide in constructing the necessary points :
1. Definition and examples of the Law of Contract or the other relating principle of law.
2. Your own suggestion on how to resolve the problem.
3. Your advice to all the parties involved.
13. Use Times New Roman font size 12, spacing 1.5
24. Page number for each page.
35. Use Harvard Referencing
46. Submitted in a bound report, together with CD complete with accompanying cover page.
MARKING CRITERIA
This coursework will contribute 30 % of the entire module and will be given marks based on
the following scheme :
Criteria

Marks

Background and Introduction

Objective
Contents
Opinion/Solution
Conclusion
Harvard referencing
Total

/10
/10
/30
/20
/20
/10
100

MARKING CRITERIA
The following is the marks deduction for this group assignment:
Late submission = 5 marks is deducted every day after the due date.
Plagiarism = 0 mark is awarded immediately.
Let others copy your work = 0 mark is awarded immediately.
Off topic work = 0 mark is awarded immediately.
Excessive grammar, punctuation and spelling errors = -5 marks will be given.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

All students must actively take part in preparing and submitting the assignment.
Plagiarism/Cheating is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Late submission will NOT be entertained and marks will be deducted.
If you fall sick or have problems with your assignment, you must advise your
instructor immediately at least a week before the assignment is due! (If you fall sick
a day or two before your deadline, tough luck!). So, you are advised to plan and work
on your assignment beforehand!
Computer crashes are NOT excuses for late submission! ALWAYS BACKUP your
own works.
Importantly, you are required to keep a copy of all submitted assignments to
safeguard against loss or missing assignments!!!
It is reasonable to discuss with others possible general approaches to the given
problems.
You are NOT allowed to work together to get a detailed report, to copy a report, or to
give away a report.
If there is too much collaboration from your common discussion by looking at the
reports, in such instances of academic dishonesty may result in you getting zero
marks for this piece of assignment.
If someone cheats by using your work, you will be penalized.
Dateline is strictly Deadline.
Be sure to check spelling error. Marks will be deducted for papers with excessive
grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.
Try to start as soon as possible and please DO NOT DO IT AT LAST MINUTES.

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