PROFESSOR JANICE KOSEL
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The Bratson Family was one of a dozen families competing for a million dollar prize on a reality TV show, The Great Race. The idea of the show was simple and straightforward – families would race each other to designated spots around the world, performing daredevil or disgusting feats along the way. The last team to arrive at the weekly finish line was eliminated until finally only one team – the winners – were left.
The Bratsons decided before the race even began that they would do anything – lie, cheat or steal – to win. That attitude was not only their approach to everyday life; it also reflected the philosophy of most reality shows. Indeed, the motto of The Great Race which was emblazoned on each contestant’s duffel bag was “just win – anything goes.”
A.
Things were going fine for the Bratsons until
week six when they were the second to last team to arrive. They decided to make an alliance with a very
religious family all the other contestants shunned – the Whollies. Over dinner one night Mr. Bratson and Mr.
Whollie promised to help each other out, a bond they agreed would last until
their families were the final two competitors.
The Whollies were true to their word, helping to carry the bags of the
Bratson children, sharing their map and first aid kit. In all candor, the Whollies would have helped
the Bratsons anyway – it was the mandate of their religion. The Bratsons didn’t help the Whollies at
all. Indeed, when Mr. Whollie asked Mr.
Bratson which way the temple in
Now that the Whollies have been eliminated from the competition, they want to sue the eventual winners, the Bratsons. Advise them.
B. The Bratsons thought the Mities would be their toughest competitor. When only three teams remained, Mr. Bratson sidled over to Ms. Mitie and suggested they cooperate to eliminate the remaining competitor family. Ms. Mitie demurred – she said she had heard about what had happened to the Whollies. But Mr. Bratson was insistent – indeed, he promised Ms. Mitie that if he went back on his word and won, he would sign the prize check over to her. Convinced, Ms. Mitie agreed to the deal and began to surreptitiously help the Bratsons and hinder the third family. Imagine Ms. Mitie’s surprise when her family arrived at a designated point and found out that Mr. Bratson had gotten there first and elected to delay the Mities journey by six hours. Of course, the Mities were eliminated in that round.
Ultimately the Bratsons won. Because of their behavior, they did not get all the endorsement deals other winners had negotiated after their victories. But they did get the million-dollar check.
Ms. Mitie wants Mr. Bratson to indorse the check over to her. Advise Ms. Mitie.
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