Case Study – Scuppernong Grapes In case study number two, Don forms a relationship with my family business in purchasing of Scuppernong grapes. The relationship, albeit not perfect, remained mutually beneficial until recent events that have created a legal crossroads. This posting will provide a background leading to current events and the potential challenges based on the decisions that both parties choose to make. Additionally, the paper will explore in detail the specific legal charges or defenses that both sides have to weigh in their decision-making process. Ultimately, because of less than honest business tactics by Don, I do not believe continuing the business relationship is in either party’s best interests. Background Don had been purchasing grapes, and products made from the grapes, for a period of time. He had not been timely with payments; however, he ultimately always paid. Without communicating to me …show more content…
Blanchard (2014) states this as, “The obligation of good faith and fair dealing is oftentimes referred to as a “gap filler” in that it is intended to fill in the gaps of written contracts.” (para. 9). Don does have a signed contract and he has a proven history of business transactions. His argument is that beyond a legal commitment, I have a moral obligation to continue to provide him products. Legal Defense On the surface it would appear as though Don’s contract has bound my company to continue providing products, ultimately resulting in the loss of the windfall deal. The two primary reasons that Don’s contract is not binding is the fact that he had my 17-year old son sign and that he acted outside of good faith. Don used deceit and the naivety of a child to secure a contract. He chose not to communicate directly with me and now believes he is on legal high ground to demand contract