Sales Law Story Activity
Create a story, using the sales terms provided, that represents a sales contract. Be creative with your story. Use all terms provided in an appropriate way within the story. Use graphics to make your story realistic and engaging.
Sales Terms
Barter Receipt of Goods Delivery Sale Existing Goods Statute of Frauds Future Goods Unconscionable contract Identified Goods Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Ownership Payment Risk of Loss Price
Rubric
Criteria Points Available Points Earned Story uses all sales terms 40 points Story makes sense and represents a sales 40 points contract Story is well written and uses proper grammar & 10 points spelling Story uses appropriate 10 points graphics Total Points Earned Consumer Protection Gallery Walk
Divide students into groups (8 groups needed). Randomly assign numbers (1-9) to each group and assign the corresponding topic below. Each group should prepare a one page review of the assigned topic to be posted in the class. The review should include a website for more information, list of facts about the assigned topic, graphic relating to the topic, as well as an example (current event or group created) of how the topic is used in real world context.
After completing, create a gallery walk of the topics around the room. Each group is given 3 minutes to review each page. After completing the gallery walk, each group completes the Gallery Walk Handout.
1. Consumer Product Safety Act 2. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 3. NC Weights and Measures Act 4. FTC Cooling-Off Rule 5. FTC Pre-notification Negative Option Rule 6. Telemarketing Sales Rule 7. Bait and switch advertising 8. Remedies (Contact Company, contact Better Business Bureau, contact Attorney General, File Lawsuit - Cease and desist and/or Class action)
Students research the assigned topic and present to the class.
Rubric
Information is Insufficient Information not Adequate and Information Provided provided (0 points) Complete (5 points) (3 points) Title Website Reference Facts Example of Use
Creativity Ease of Reading Graphic (Relates to topic) Total
Grade: ______/ 35 = % Comments: Consumer Protection Gallery Walk Handout
1. Several babies have been injured in recent months due to the space of the bars on cribs. What law will require a recall of these cribs?
2. A new cough medicine on the market has very specific information on the label about this product. What law requires medicine to not be mislabeled?
3. Grocery stores provide the price per ounce on the 3 different size jars of pickles to help consumers make a wise shopping decision. What act requires this type of pricing?
4. Mark just bought new exterior windows from a door to door salesman. Two days later he realizes that this company does not have a very good reputation. What law allows him to cancel this contract?
5. Susie received an offer in the mail for 10 DVDs for $1.00 if she joined the Amazing Movie Club. What rule requires that all conditions of this club be clearly presented to Susie prior to her joining?
6. John placed his phone numbers on the national “Do Not Call” registry last year. What rule protects him from being called by companies trying to get him to buy their products or services?
7. Peter has a new job that pays a great commission as long as he can get customers to change from the advertised television to another model on the floor. His boss tells him to tell customers that they are out of stock but he can get them a much better deal on the one in stock. What illegal consumer practice is this?
8. Jack was injured by a product so he contacted the company to see what they were willing to pay for his medical bills. After receiving no benefit, he filed a complaint with the BBB and then filed a lawsuit. What recommended steps did Jack skip?
9. After receiving several complaints, what could a court issue to stop the sale of this product? Consumer Protection Blog Activity
You work for a local attorney and you manage a blog where clients ask for legal advice. Below are a few of the messages you have received today. Write a reply to each blog.
Blog #1
I need your help. My lawnmower safety device failed and caused me to get hurt. It happened to my neighbor last week and he has the same model. I researched this online and the BBB has 400 complaints against this specific safety feature. What law protects me?
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Blog #2
I received a notice from a local food company that the product they were serving has been proven to cause cancer. They are notifying me and saying that they are not liable since they told me. What law protects me or is this true?
Blog Reply: Blog #3
I filled up my truck with gasoline over the weekend. I had a half of tank of gas with my car that has a 15 gallon tank. The pumped charged me for 13 gallons of gas. Is it possible that the tank had the incorrect gauge? Is there a law that protects me from a gas station that over charges from gas?
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Blog #4
A local water treatment company came to my house and tested my well water. They said that I need to filter my water and showed me the test. A day later they installed a water treatment system for $1,000. The morning of the installation I brought my water to another water testing company. They said the treatment was not needed and that my water was not harmful. They local company said that the installation was already scheduled and I couldn’t cancel. Is this true? Is there any lawthat can help me?
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Blog #5
The Better Business Bureau seems like a good option to check on area businesses before starting a major project at my house. What is the Better Business Bureau? Do they charge money to get information?
Blog Reply: Blog #6
A swim and tennis club next to my house is allowing a band to come play until 2 am on Friday and Saturday night. I can’t get any sleep and they have refused to stop. I have a court date next week to stop this. What do I ask for at court next week?
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