Write A Contract Based On The Fact Pattern

Write A Contract Based Upon The Following Fact Pattern

Write a contract based upon the following fact pattern. You are a business manager of a small medium-sized corporation. Due to the fact that this is a small medium-sized corporation, you have to wear many hats. These hats include but are not limited to the human resources function but also the office management and supervision within the entity. The name of your company is Carolina Manufacturing and Design, Inc., referred to as Carolina.

Carolina makes various fabricated steel and other home products. Your company has been a relatively small company originally started back in the early 80’s when the President of the company could not make it as a football player in the NFL. He feels that if the Carolina Panthers would have been in existence in the 80’s he would have been able to play in the NFL and in fact probably would have been able to retire as a Hall of Fame candidate at the very least. However, due to the Jerry Rice’s of the world he could not latch on to an NFL team. Your position within the company is to finalize the agreement that the sales force has entered into with one of the company’s customers.

Your company’s top sales person has just “closed” the sale of the year for your company. Your top sales person is known as “Top-dog Tom” because he has a knack of “telling it like it is.” It’s been said that he could sell a Popsicle to an Eskimo. He is a legend in the manufacturing and design business. At least Tom thinks he is. Tom brags about being a legend in his own mind.

This sale will allow your company for the first time to ship its products into Mexico after all, this is where the home office of El-Bubba’s Home Designs, Inc. is located. In fact, El-Bubba’s Home Designs’ main distribution plant is located in Savannah, Georgia. Your company has agreed to sell 10,000 winglets. The price of these winglets normally goes for $9.00 each but your top sales person has stated that Carolina would sell them for the mere price of only $6.00 each. Carolina knows it makes a quality product and has a reputation for timely completion of all orders.

This is probably one of the reasons why Carolina got this order because everyone knows that you cannot complete a home manufacturing project without at least 5 winglets. It doesn’t matter whether this is a commercial home improvement project or a project for the average do-it-yourselfer, you will need at least 5 winglets to finish the job. Carolina is concerned with the North Korean situation and if war were to actually happen and be prolonged, there might be a disruption in getting the materials needed from Zimboau, the country that provides the raw materials to Carolina so they can make their winglets. Your boss knows that if there was a disruption in the supply chain, they might not be able to deliver the finished product to El-Bubba’s on a timely manner.

Your boss has told Bubba’s people that since they are getting a great price, Bubba’s will cover the cost of getting the winglets to their main distribution plant and that they, Bubba’s, will have to agree to buy these winglets from Carolina for a period of no less than five years with the right to continue to do business in the future. Your company is only one of the few companies in the country that makes these winglets. After months of negotiations for these high-end items, both parties feel that they are getting the winglets at a great price. Your company is excited about this sale because this is the first time, let alone for this duration, that they have ever had an order of this size. Additionally, Carolina is concerned because instead of the traditional one-time order, the order is for a five-year period with 10,000 winglets to be delivered once a year beginning with the first shipment on September 1, 2017.

Your company is concerned about being paid for this order because in the past Top-dog has found rather poor-quality customers and the orders have been fulfilled but actually receiving the final payment from the customer was another thing. In fact, Top-dog has been counseled in the past about the things he has said to put the company on the hook. Fortunately, this time, as Top-dog bragged about how he closed this sale to everyone at the company, he stated that the payment for each shipment would be as follows: the payment can be made, “Annually, once a year, or once every 12 months” prior to shipment. Top-dog has learned his lesson from the last time because the last customer that Top-dog closed wrote bad checks to everyone and his brother.

Your company has run the credit of El-Bubba’s and it turns out to be pretty good, but Carolina is concerned that if the home design business turns downward, El-Bubba might cancel the contract in a later year. Your boss has asked you if there is anything that can be done about this because after all, your boss wants to make sure that the cash flow of money keeps coming in.

As previously mentioned, Carolina management is concerned about this order because it has never had an order of this size or in a different country. Assuming that the contracts are finalized, Carolina will have to expand operations and even hire an assistant for you. You know the kind of assistant that gets you coffee, answers your phone, picks-up your dry-cleaning, and above all screens your calls and orders flowers and other assorted gifts for your loved ones for those special occasions so you look like a hero.

Your boss has even told you that you get to pick the assistant this time instead of having to go through a hiring committee. Your boss has asked you to write a contract for Top-dog to take to El-Bubba’s and have it signed. This contract has to be done by July 23, 2017, so that it can be given to Top-dog to take to El-Bubba and be signed so that production can get started and your assistant can be hired.

Paper For Above instruction

Contract for Sale of Winglets Between Carolina Manufacturing and Design, Inc. and El-Bubba’s Home Designs, Inc.

This Sales Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of July 23, 2017, by and between Carolina Manufacturing and Design, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of [State], with its principal place of business at [Address] ("Seller" or "Carolina"), and El-Bubba’s Home Designs, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Georgia, with its principal place of business at Savannah, Georgia ("Buyer" or "El-Bubba’s").

Recitals

• Whereas, Seller is an established manufacturer of fabricated steel and home products, including winglets used in various home improvement projects;
• Whereas, Buyer desires to purchase from Seller 10,000 winglets annually for a period of five years beginning September 1, 2017, to be shipped sequentially each year;
• Whereas, Seller agrees to sell at the discounted price of $6.00 per winglet, below the standard retail price of $9.00, thereby allowing Seller to expand into the Mexican market;
• Whereas, the parties agree that Buyer will bear the costs of transportation to their distribution facility, and Seller ensures timely delivery contingent upon supply chain stability, particularly considering potential disruptions from source country Zimboau;
• Whereas, Seller has concerns regarding timely payment and creditworthiness, and Buyer has a good credit history, subject to further verification;
• Now, therefore, the parties agree as follows:

1. Sale and Purchase

Seller agrees to sell and deliver, and Buyer agrees to purchase, 10,000 winglets annually for five years, with the initial shipment scheduled for September 1, 2017. The total quantity over the term shall be 50,000 winglets, subject to the terms herein.

2. Price and Payment Terms

The unit price for each winglet shall be $6.00. Payment shall be made prior to each shipment, either annually, once every 12 months, or at another mutually agreed-upon interval, as specified in each invoice. Payment methods will include wire transfer or other approved electronic transfer methods.

3. Delivery

Delivery shall be made FOB Seller’s facility, with Seller responsible for costs up to shipment. Buyer shall bear all costs and risks after shipment leaves Seller’s facility. The first shipment shall be made on September 1, 2017, with subsequent shipments each year on the same date for the duration of the agreement.

4. Supply Chain and Disruption Clause

Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to procure raw materials from Zimboau. However, neither party shall be liable for delays or non-performance resulting from circumstances beyond their control, including supply chain disruptions, war, or governmental restrictions. Seller shall notify Buyer promptly if such circumstances threaten timely delivery.

5. Term and Renewal

The term of this Agreement shall be five (5) years, commencing on September 1, 2017. Upon mutual written consent, this Agreement may be renewed for additional terms.

6. Cancellation and Termination

Buyer may cancel future shipments with 90 days’ prior written notice before the scheduled shipment date. Seller may terminate this Agreement with 180 days’ prior written notice if Buyer defaults on payment or breaches any material term.

7. Credit and Security

Seller’s obligation to ship each shipment is contingent upon receipt of full payment prior to shipment. Seller may require additional security or guarantees if Buyer’s credit deteriorates during the term.

8. Miscellaneous

• Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
• Amendments must be in writing signed by both parties.
• This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State].
• All notices shall be sent via registered mail or electronic communication to the addresses specified herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

______________________________

Authorized Signatory for Carolina Manufacturing and Design, Inc.

______________________________

Authorized Signatory for El-Bubba’s Home Designs, Inc.

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