Soldier, who was recently honorably discharged from the mili…
Soldier, who was recently honorably discharged from the military, could only find work in a fast-food restaurant where she lived in Philadelphia. Uncle, who lived in Seattle, told her, “There are lots of jobs here. If you come, I’ll let you stay with me for six months and help you find a job.” Soldier quit her job and drove across the country to Uncle’s house. Upon Soldier’s arrival, Uncle told Soldier that Soldier could not stay with him, and that he would not help her find work. Which ONE of the following is Soldier’s best legal argument against Uncle?
Read DetailsPeter offered to sell his barbecue grill to Chad for $200. C…
Peter offered to sell his barbecue grill to Chad for $200. Chad responded, “I’ll think about it.” Peter said nothing further. The next day, Peter sold the grill to Lucinda for $200. Two days later, Chad approached Peter to accept Peter’s offer. Before Chad could speak, Peter said, “I hope you don’t want that grill, because I already sold it to Lucinda.” Chad sues Peter for breach of contract. Which ONE of the following is the most likely outcome of that lawsuit, and why?
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On May 1, Mary Merchant, the owner of an art gallery had the following verbal telephone conversation with Customer Charlotte: Mary Merchant: “I have a painting that I will sell to you for $30,000.” Customer Charlotte: “I can’t consider it until July 31.” Mary Merchant: “Ok, I will hold this offer open for you until August 15.” Mary Merchant and Customer Charlotte hung up the phone. At that moment, which ONE of the following best describes the legal rights of Mary Merchant and/or Customer Charlotte regarding the sale of the painting?
Read DetailsBilly (an adult) needs $20,000 as a down payment on a home m…
Billy (an adult) needs $20,000 as a down payment on a home mortgage. Larry agrees to loan Billy the $20,000, so long as Billy’s Mother GUARANTEES the debt. (In other words: so long as Billy’s Mother agrees to be the surety for Billy’s debt). In front of Larry, Billy’s Mother tells Billy, “I will pay your debt of $20,000 to Larry if you default on it.” Based on Billy’s Mother’s verbal statement, Larry loans the $20,000 to Billy. Billy makes no payments on the $20,000. Larry demands that Billy’s Mother pay the $20,000 debt based on her verbal Guaranty (Surety Agreement) with Billy. But, Billy’s Mother refuses to pay Larry. Larry sues Billy’s Mother to enforce her Guaranty (Surety Agreement). Which ONE of the following is the most likely outcome of that lawsuit, and why?
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