BLAW 3301 Exam 2q

Utilitarianism

Greatest good for the greatest number

Deontology (Kantian ethics)

Morality based on duty, not outcomes

Distributive Justice

Fairness and equality matter most 

Moral Universalism

Some universal moral standards apply to all

Cultural Relativism

Morality depends on cultural norms

Individual Relativism

Morals depend on individual beliefs

Horning v. Horning Construction LLC (2006)

Summary: Family LLC dispute over ownership and management control.

Holding: Court upheld LLC operating agreement terms; reinforced contractual control.

Huatuco v. Satellite Healthcare (2013)

Summary: LLC member wanted judicial dissolution.

Holding: Court denied dissolution where operating agreement barred it.

Ferret v. Courtney (2015)

Summary: Partner tried to sell partnership interest.

Holding: Court enforced transfer restrictions.

BLD Products v. Technical Plastics (2015)

Summary: Creditor sought to pierce LLC veil.

Holding: Veil pierced due to misuse of funds and lack of separation.

National Franchisee Assoc. v. Burger King (2010)

Summary: Franchisees objected to $1 menu pricing.

Holding: Court sided with Burger King; contract gave franchisor pricing control.

Pure Power Boot Camp v. Warrior Fitness Boot Camp (2011)

Summary: Employees copied business plans before quitting.

Holding: Court found breach of loyalty and misuse of trade secrets.

Abkco Music v. Harrisongs (1983)

Summary: Former manager used confidential info to compete.

Holding: Court ruled that using prior confidential info violated fiduciary duty.

Jackson v. Goodman (1976)

Summary: Dispute over agency authority and liability.

Holding: Court held that apparent authority bound principal to agent’s actions.