Taylor, an accountant, prepares a financial statement as par…

Taylor, an accountant, prepares a financial statement as part of a registration statement that Alpha, Inc., files with the Securities and Exchange Commission before making a public offering of securities. The statement contains a misstatement of material fact that is not attributable to Taylor’s fraud or negligence.Elon relies on the misstatement, buys some of the securities, and suffers a loss. Can Taylor be held liable to Elon?    

Maria is driving home from a business trip. She is caught in…

Maria is driving home from a business trip. She is caught in a snowstorm and is taken in by an elderly couple, who provide her with food and shelter. After the snowplows have cleared the road, Maria proceeds home. Maria’s boyfriend, John, is most appreciative of the elderly couple’s action and promises to pay them $500. The elderly couple, in need of funds, accept John’s offer. Then, because of a dispute between Maria and John, John refuses to pay the elderly couple the $500. Is there a binding contract? Why or why not?