This is my debate topic from my foundation of Business Law class. M My group is

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This is my debate topic from my foundation of Business Law class. M

My group is talk about Deontology and Contract:

Suppose Allison, a house painter, and Beth, a homeowner, enter into an agreement whereby Allison will pain Beth's house in exchange for Beth's payment of $5,000 upon satisfactory completion of the paint job. In the contract, the parties agree that "satisfactory completion" is to be determined solely by Beth. Allison completes the pain job according to objective industry standards. Beth is satisfied with the pain job, but decides to tell Allison that she is not satisfied with the paint job. Beth wants to take a trip to Costa Rica, and she must pay in full for the trip in advance; she does not have enough money to pay Allison and to pay for the trip. Beth tells Allison that she will pay Allison $3,000, "since you did paint the entire house, even though I am not satisfied with how it turned out?

Follow Deontological theory to analyze Beth's approach

Team 1- Argue in support of Beth's approach

Team 2- Argue in oppositeion to Beth's approach

My team is Team 1. Could you give me some convincing reasons to support Beth's approach, which are strong enough to against another team.

Thank you very much!

Explanation / Answer

Team 1- Argue in support of Beth's approach

Deontological theory is basically a rule that bind you to your duty. It deals with right action and the nature of duty without regard to the goodness or value of motives.

In the above case Beth a home owner entered into an agreement whereby Alison will pain Beth’s house against exchange of $5000 upon satisfactory completion of the paint Job.

Few convincing reasons to support Beth's approach-

1. As a homeowner there is a clause in law depending upon the work satisfaction Beth have right to bind the duties for Alison.

2. Beth’s side includes duties which do not change and there is a greater sense of security/predictability in the accepted behavior of others.

3.Beth can extend the agreement as per his requirement as she does not have enough money to pay Allison and to pay for the trip.

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