Chapter 4 - Hospitality contracts. In this chapter, you will Learn: The two basic types of valid business contracts, the four essential components that must be present to create a valid contract, the purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC),. | Chapter 4 Hospitality Contracts Hospitality Contracts Introduction to Contracts Components of Hospitality Contracts The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Preventative Legal Management and Contracts In This Chapter, You Will Learn: The two basic types of valid business contracts. The four essential components that must be present to create a valid contract. The purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The consequences of breaching an enforceable contract. How to avoid legal difficulties related to contracts before they arise. Introduction to Contracts Legalese: Plaintiff - The person or entity that initiates litigation against another. Sometimes also referred to as the claimant, petitioner, or applicant. Introduction to Contracts Legalese: Defendant - The person or entity against which litigation is initiated. Sometimes referred to as the respondent. Analyze the Situation In response to a telephone inquiry, Vincent's Tree Service offered to trim an apple tree on the lawn outside the front lobby of the Olde Tyme Prime Rib restaurant, for a fee of $500. Mr. Wilbert, the restaurant's manager, agreed to the price and a start date of Monday. Analyze the Situation At noon on Monday, Vincent's informed Mr. Wilbert that the job was completed. The tree trimming went fine, but a large amount of branches and leaves from the tree were left neatly piled near the tree's base. When Mr. Wilbert inquired about the removal of the debris, Vincent's stated that removing the debris had never been discussed, and was not included in the quoted price. Analyze the Situation Mr. Wilbert agreed that the topic of removal was never discussed, but stated that it is generally assumed that when a company trims a tree, it will remove the brush it generates; therefore, he refused to pay until the brush was removed. Analyze the Situation Which party's argument seems valid? Why? How would you suggest the issue be resolved between these two contracting . | Chapter 4 Hospitality Contracts Hospitality Contracts Introduction to Contracts Components of Hospitality Contracts The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Preventative Legal Management and Contracts In This Chapter, You Will Learn: The two basic types of valid business contracts. The four essential components that must be present to create a valid contract. The purpose of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The consequences of breaching an enforceable contract. How to avoid legal difficulties related to contracts before they arise. Introduction to Contracts Legalese: Plaintiff - The person or entity that initiates litigation against another. Sometimes also referred to as the claimant, petitioner, or applicant. Introduction to Contracts Legalese: Defendant - The person or entity against which litigation is initiated. Sometimes referred to as the respondent. Analyze the Situation In response to a telephone inquiry, Vincent's Tree Service offered to trim an apple tree .
