Thomas, a salesman, enters Jimmy’s yard even though there is a sign outside that says “No salespeople allowed’. Jimmy, who is much smaller than Thomas, threatens him with a broom handle. Thomas wrestles with Jimmy and in the process damages a valuable antique chair on the front porch. Advise each party of their legal rights. (Explain the operation of the Australian legal systems and processes relevant to contract and consumer law, including basic principles of the law of torts).

Thomas, a salesman, enters Jimmy’s yard even though there is a sign outside that says “No salespeople allowed’. Jimmy, who is much smaller than Thomas, threatens him with a broom handle. Thomas wrestles with Jimmy and in the process damages a valuable antique chair on the front porch. Advise each party of their legal rights. (Explain the operation of the Australian legal systems and processes relevant to contract and consumer law, including basic principles of the law of torts).

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