Assignment 1 – Did Jim and Laura Buy a Car?2Assignment 1 – Did Jim and Laura Buy a Car?Have you or someone you know ever made a simple agreement that resulted in a legallybinding contract?If the answer is yes, well, you are not alone. Many people enter into contractsevery day and sometimes do not even realize it.For the purpose of this paper, we will examine ascenario in which a couple, Jim and Laura Buyer, decide to visit a car dealership because theyare interested in buying a new a car.So, once it is time for the couple’s departure, why are theytroubled to learn that they did, in fact, buy a car?If only Jim and Laura had known whatelements formed a contract they probably would not be on their way to visit a lawyer now.Therefore, in full detail, the elements of what creates a legally binding contract will be explained.Once we have observed the facts from the scenario, we will apply laws and statutes that governcontract law to determine if a formation of a contract, to purchase an automobile, actually tookplace at the dealership.To fully understand the issue at hand, a summary of what did happened at the dealershipwill be clarified.Jim and Laura Buyer are currently having issues with their current car, so theydecide to visit a local dealership where they meet Stan Salesman.Stan proceeds to show Jim andLaura several cars, but they especially like the blue four-door sedan.Thus, Jim and Laura, agreeto give Stan a one-hundred-dollar deposit so that he will hold the car for one day.Although thecouple leaves without a receipt, Stan Salesman assures them that the deposit is guaranteedrefundable.It is also important to know that no documents were signed by either Jim or Laura.However, the following day, Stan contacts the couple to ask when they would like to takedelivery of their new vehicle, but Jim and Laura had decided on the way home that they wouldrather not spend that money every month.The couple then requests their refund of the depositonly to find out that the deposit was a part of a legal contract to buy the car and that the money