American case of Sherwood v. Walker

Research the American case of Sherwood v. Walker. This 19th century case involving the sale of a cow is one of the most famous contracts cases in American law. Give an outline of the facts in the case.

  • What were the main legal issues involved? What approach did the court take in ad-dressing the legal issue?
  • How did the court apply its approach to the facts of the case? Provide a detailed example of how the court’s conclusion might be applied in a modern business setting.

Prepare an essay of at least 1,500 words citing information from the case as support for your positions. The paper should be 12-point font, Times New Roman, and include a list of any out-side sources used.