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, …

…judge decided that the contract was illegal therefore it was rescinded.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.