Sales Representative

An entrepreneur grants a sales representative the power of attorney to conclude certain transactions on his behalf.

Question: What are the legal effects of granting this power of attorney?


Lawyer

An entrepreneur wants to conclude a complex license agreement with a business partner, but instructs a lawyer to represent him in the contract negotiations.

Question: What are the legal consequences of this approach?


Child vs Car

An eight-year-old child accidentally scratches a parked car with a stone found on the sidewalk.

Question: Is the child liable for the damage caused?


Under the influence

An employee operates heavy machinery in a factory hall after consuming drugs before the start of his shift. While working, he loses control of the machine, which is damaged as a result.

Question: Can he be held liable for the damage caused?


Purchase Property

A limited liability company (GmbH) is to purchase a property.

Question: Who must take action so that the GmbH can conclude the purchase agreement?


Man on the Moon

Mr. A bequeaths “part of the North Atlantic” and “the moon” to his partner.

Question: Can such a bequest be legally valid?


Selling Shares

Mr. A sells Mr. B shares in X GmbH and a claim against a debtor worth EUR 5,000.

Question: What type of legal objects are the subject of this transaction?


5 Liters of the Atlantic

During a boat trip, a person scoops 5 liters of water from the North Atlantic and fills a canister with it.

Question: Can this amount of water be sold?