1. An employee is caught stealing money from her employer, confesses to the theft, and agrees to repay the money taken. The employer, in response, promises not to report the incident to the police. Discuss the validity or enforceability of the employer’s promise.

2. X, aged 17, purchased a bicycle on credit for the purpose of transportation to and from her place of employment. She made no payments on the bicycle, and the seller brought an action against her for the debt. Discuss the issues raised in this case and render a decision.

3. A and B agree to carry on a business in partnership as hardware merchants. A and B agree that if either party wishes to end the partnership he must not carry on a similar business within 80 kilometres for a period of ten years. A leaves the business a year later and sets up a competing hardware business across the street from their old shop, which B continues to operate. Advise B and A.