Business Law – Land, Liability

Answer these 2 questions, each requires 200-350 words.

Reference textbook: The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business 17th – Marisa Anne Pagnatt

1. Defining Land

Real estate is no longer defined as extending from the center of the earth to the heavens. Explain how modern property law imposes more limits.

2. Strict Products Liability

While driving under the influence of alcohol, Joe runs off the road and wrecks his car. As the car turns over, the protruding door latch hits the ground and the door flies open. Joe, who is not wearing his seat belt, is thrown from the car and badly hurt. Joe sues the car manufacturer, asserting that the door latch was defectively designed. Discuss the legal issues raised by these facts.