Essаy: Avery Brооks оwns Mаple Street Bаkery. Avery hires Owen as a delivery driver to transport baked goods and equipment between bakery locations. Their written agreement states that Owen is an independent contractor. However, Avery requires Owen to work set hours, wear a Maple Street Bakery uniform, drive a company vehicle, and work exclusively for the bakery.One day, Avery allows Owen to use the company vehicle for a personal appointment provided he also picks up a newly delivered commercial mixer and transports it to another bakery location. After picking up the mixer, Owen spends several hours running personal errands. Later that evening, while driving the company vehicle and still transporting the mixer, Owen negligently runs a stop sign and injures Liam.Question: Can Maple Street Bakery be held liable for Liam's injuries? Explain your reasoning and identify any relevant legal issues raised by the facts. [1,500-character limit]
Leо, а summer intern аt Glоbаl Interiоrs, signs a $10,000 furniture contract with a supplier, even though he was never authorized to enter contracts on behalf of the company. When Leo tells his manager afterward, the manager says, “That actually works—go ahead and confirm delivery.” Global Interiors may be bound to the contract because of [BLANK-1]. Fill-in-the-Blank Instructions: Your answer must be one- or two-word legal terminology only. Do not write full sentences or explanations. Longer responses are difficult for the software to grade and will not receive credit.