Problem: Brandon v Kobe
Brandon owns a shop where they sell new and used hockey equipment. They accept trade ins of used equipment for credit at the store. Kobe works for Landon and is his top salesman. He helps customers with their "trade ins." Kobe has been told by Brandon not to accept "trade ins" for equipment over $1000 credit without approval from Brandon. In the past K has accepted several "trade ins" from customers above $1000 in order to close a big sale. Brandon has been aware of this and usually allowed it. He has reminded Kobe once of the limit of $1,000 on trade-ins.
Brandon was off sick for a week with covid. He told Kobe "Please take over as manager and call me if you need me". During his absence, a customer, Jack, asked for a trade in value of $2,000 for his hockey equipment to use toward buying $3,000 worth of rock- climbing gear. Kobe agrees. Brandon hears about this and immediately tries to get Jack to return the gear. Jack refuses. Brandon is now considering legal action against Kobe.
1. What is the main legal issue?
2. What is the main legal test/rule of law governing this issue?
3. What is an argument for Landon?
4. What is an argument for Kobe?
5. Who wins and why?