Discuss How Privity of Contract Affects the Position of People

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Essay

Discuss how privity of contract affects the position of people who are not parties to a contract. In your discussion, include an examination of the Supreme Court decision in London Drugs Ltd. v. Kuehne & Nagel International Ltd.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales activities within a certain range.

Break-Even Point

The point at which the amount of goods produced or sold results in revenues that are exactly equal to the costs, leading to no profit or loss.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Costs

Expenses that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as raw materials and direct labor.