Normal Case Study. About a used car deal gone bad. Canadian Law Courts.

What area of contract law did you choose? Corporate and commercial - Illegal contracts Which court is the case in? Alberta Queen's Bench Is it a trial decision or appeal? It is a trial decision. What are the facts about the case? (Provide an accurate summary) The plaintiff, Mr. McCardell purchased a used Mercedes Benz from an individual who used his corporation as a front. When the plaintiff was negotiating the purchase of the car, …showed first 75 words of 654 total…

…showed last 75 words of 654 total…judge decided that the contract was illegal therefore it was rescinded. The plaintiff was awarded the $17,900 for the purchase of the car and also an additional $350 for work that was done during the brief ownership period. The car had to be returned to the defendant. Even though Mr. Tisi used his corporation as a front, the corporate veil had to be lifted because the corporation was found to be mere agent of a controlling corporator.