Chapter 18, Problem 1BS

(a)

Summary Introduction

Case summary: Persons C, O, and T want to establish a business of digital tablets. Person P tells that he will be in favor for the formation of the corporation. P enters into a contract with O for purchasing a piece of land. Person O is not aware of the way a corporation is formed at the time of signing the contract. P makes a contract with person B to construct a small plant on the property. The contract with person B is conditional on the formation of the corporation. The P secures all necessary documents and capitalization. P filed the articles of incorporation of the corporation.

To find:The liability of the corporation and person P for contracts signed with person O and person B.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Case summary: Persons C, O, and T want to establish a business of digital tablets. Person P tells that he will be in favor for the formation of the corporation. P enters into a contract with O for purchasing a piece of land. Person O is not aware of the way a corporation is formed at the time of signing the contract. P makes a contract with person B to construct a small plant on the property. The contract with person B is conditional on the formation of the corporation. The P secures all necessary documents and capitalization. P filed the articles of incorporation of the corporation.

To find: The liability of the corporation to the contract of person B once it is formed.