Question by d_d_vyas: Mrs Smith’s legal argument for her claim would be under common law?
Mrs S drives into the entrance of Watson’s multi–story car park at 4.55 pm. She takes a ticket from the dispensing machine. This ticket has printed on it a black metallic strip that records the time, and the legend:

“By accepting this ticket the holder is bound by the terms and conditions of the contract.”

Mrs S enters the car-park. On the first floor she finds a large sign which states the terms of the contract. One of these terms is that any car left after 5 pm. will be charged .00 regardless of length of stay. Mrs Smith does not like this idea and attempts to leave the car-park; there is however a line of cars exiting and her departure is delayed by 10 minutes. At the pay kiosk the attendant tries to charge Mrs Smith .00 for her stay. Mrs Smith refuses; she claims a contract was not formed.

Best answer:

Answer by John K
She is correct – no meeting of the minds.

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Question by – -: What are common reasons for a table saw to bind?
There’s no wood.
The machine is well oiled.
The motor casing doesn’t feel hot.
The motor tries to work when the switch is turned on, but the blade doesn’t move.
Just stopped during light use.
The blade is not caught on the table.
With the saw unplugged can you move the blade?
No

Direct drive or belt driven?
Direct drive

Does the motor have a start capacitor?
Not likely. There is very little underneath the unit, except the motor. The reset switch has a very small cover.

Best answer:

Answer by T C
With the saw unplugged can you move the blade? …..Direct drive or belt driven?
Does the motor have a start capacitor?

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If it is direct drive and the blade won’t move …my best guess is the motor bearing (s) have seized.
Not extremely common since these most likely are sealed bearings, but I can’t think of any other cause with these symptoms.
You can have the bearings replaces, but I don’t know how cost effective it would be.
You could do it yourself if you have a service manual with a parts list for the replacement bearings….. a gear or bearing puller and a way to press or hammer them on. If you do hammer them on you’ll need a pipe {pvc, copper, or metal} that has a inside diameter slightly larger than the motor shaft.

Sorry…… I know you were hoping for a simple solution.

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Mrs S drives into the entrance of Watson’s multi–story car park at 4.55 pm. She takes a ticket from the dispensing machine. This ticket has printed on it a black metallic strip that records the time, and the legend:

“By accepting this ticket the holder is bound by the terms and conditions of the contract.”

Mrs S enters the car-park. On the first floor she finds a large sign which states the terms of the contract. One of these terms is that any car left after 5 pm. will be charged $50.00 regardless of length of stay. Mrs Smith does not like this idea and attempts to leave the car-park; there is however a line of cars exiting and her departure is delayed by 10 minutes. At the pay kiosk the attendant tries to charge Mrs Smith $50.00 for her stay. Mrs Smith refuses; she claims a contract was not formed.

There’s no wood.
The machine is well oiled.
The motor casing doesn’t feel hot.
The motor tries to work when the switch is turned on, but the blade doesn’t move.
Just stopped during light use.
The blade is not caught on the table.
With the saw unplugged can you move the blade?
No

Direct drive or belt driven?
Direct drive

Does the motor have a start capacitor?
Not likely. There is very little underneath the unit, except the motor. The reset switch has a very small cover.