Quiz Law

For this question only, assume that Ohner and Byer were bound by a contract for the sale of lot 101 for $5,000, that on May 3, Ohner telephoned Byer that because he had just discovered that a shopping center was going to be erected adjacent to the Grove subdivision, he would "have to have $6,000 for each of the lots including lot 101", that Byer thereupon agreed to pay him $6,000 for lot 101 and that on May 6, Byer telegraphed, "Accept your offer with respect to the rest of the lots." Assuming that the two contracts were formed and that there is no controlling statute, Byer will most likely be required to pay:

For this question only, assume that on May 5, Ohner telephoned Byer that he had sold lots 102 through 150 to someone else on May 4 and that Byer thereafter telegraphed Ohner, "Will take the rest of the lots." Assume further that there is no controlling statute. In an action by Byer against Ohner for breach of contract, Byer probably will:

For this question only, assume that on May 6, Byer telegraphed Ohner, "Will take the rest of the lots," and that on May 8, Ohner discovered that he did not have good title to the remaining lots. Which of the following would provide the best legal support to Ohner's contention that he was not liable for breach of contract as to the remaining forty-nine lots?

Brown contended that Green owed him $6,000. Green denied that he owed Brown anything. Tired of the dispute, Green eventually signed a promissory note by which he promised to pay Brown $5,000 in settlement of their dispute. In an action by Brown against Green on the promissory note, which of the following, if true, would afford Green the best defense?

In an action by Paul against Daniel, which of the following would be Daniel's best defense?

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Which of the following statements regarding the legal effect of Daniel's illness is LEAST accurate?

Assuming that the faculty's notice of November 1 was posted on a bulletin board or other conspicuous place commonly viewed by all persons in the law school, such notice constituted a:

As to Student, was the offer effectively revoked?

The offer proposed a:

August 1st Paris offers to sell her prize winning horse to Hunter for $100,000. Hunter tells Paris that he needs to think about it and gives her $100 to keep the offer open for 30 days. However, Paris' horse is well known in the horse racing industry, and Breed, a horse breeder has offered $150,000 for the horse. On August 10th Paris accepts his offer. On August 15, Hunter sends an email to Paris stating that he is tight on cash and asked if she will take $90,000 for the horse. On the same day Hunter sent an email to Paris he received a tax refund check in the mail for $10,000. Hunter immediately sent Paris another email, stating, good news! I do have the money to purchase your prize winning horse. I will drop off the money tomorrow and pick up the horse. When Hunter goes to pick up the horse, he learns that Paris has already sold the horse to Breed. Hunter brings suit. Who will prevail?

Distributor distributes tractors. Buyer enters into a written contract with Distributor and for the sale of 10 specially made John Deer tractors at $10, 000 per tractor. The parties agreed that the tractor will be delivered in two parts. The agreement was that five tractors were to be delivered by March 1, and payment was to be made no more than 30 days from delivery. Further, the remaining five tractors were to be delivered by June 1, and payment was to be made no more than 30 days from delivery. At the time of signing the contract Buyer asked Distributor if he pays cash at the time of delivery if he can get a 10% discount. Distributor agreed that if cash was paid at the time of delivery he would allow the 10% discount. When Distributor delivered the first installment, Buyer tender $45,000 cash. Distributor is demanding the remaining $5,000. If distributor files suit for the remaining $5,000 balance the court will find for?

Farmer John is interested in selling his farm. June 1st, he mails a letter to an old friend, Samuel stating that he was interested in selling his farm for $300,000. The letter reached Samuel on June 3rd. Samuel on June 5th writes back to Farmer John "I accept your offer." June 6th Samuel changes his mind about the purchase and calls Farmer John and leaves a message that he is not interested in purchasing the farm. However, Farmer John was out of town and he did not return until June 10th. When he returned home opened Samuel's letter dated June 5th. He then listens to his voice mail and hears Samuel's statement that he is not interested in purchasing the farm. Farmer John now refuses to sell the farm to Samuel. Who will prevail?

In January, Seller entered into a contract with Farmer for the sale of 10 acres of farm land. Farmer moved into the premises and did not make any payments. After six months had lapsed, Seller brought an eviction action and Farmer was removed from the premises. Seller now institutes an action against Farmer for the sales price of the land. Will Seller succeed in a breach of contract suit?

Jenny graduated from high school with honors. She does not know what she wants to do with her life. Jenny's mother, Mary wants her to be a doctor. Her mother offers to pay for her medical school, living expenses, and also agrees to pay her $1,000 for every A she received in medical school. The next day, Jenny tells her grandfather of the offer, and being a doctor himself, tells Jenny that if her mother does not pay, he will. Jenny starts medical school. Her mother did pay the first year tuition, her living expenses and because Jenny received 5 A's she paid her the $5,000. During Jenny's second year in medical school, her mother dies. Jenny received 5 more A's in medical school and approaches her grandfather for the $5,000. Grandfather refuses to pay. Jenny brings suit in order to enforce Grandfather's promise. The promise is

John always thought Joan's t bird car was beautiful. Her car reminded him of his youth. John told Joan that if she ever wanted to sell her car that he would like to buy it. On August 1, Joan decided to sell her car to Joan. Looked on the internet and found a contract sales form and filled it out with all of the definite terms, signed it and placed it in John's mailbox. The contract did have all of the necessary terms. John arrived home and found the contract in his mailbox. John signed the contract and mailed it back to his neighbor, Joan. However, later that day he had second thought on buying the car and called Joan and told her he decided to not buy the car and disregard the contract once she received it. Is there an enforceable contract between John and Joan for the sale of the car?

Owner decides to place his house up for sale. He learns that if he paints the house he can ask a higher sales price. Owner contacts several painters in order to get bid to paint the interior and exterior of his home. He receives several bids. The first bid was submitted by John with a total price of $10,500. The next bid was from Tony $12,000 and the last bid was form Tommy at $9,500. Owner decides to accept Tommy's bid. Owner contacts Tommy and they set a date to start the job. Several days before Tommy is to start painting Owner's home he notices that his numbers for his bid were added up incorrectly. The bid amount should have been $12,500. Tommy calls Owner and tells him I added up the numbers incorrectly in the bid, the price should have been $12,500. I can't do the job for less than $12,500. Owner files suit. Who will prevail?

Timothy is interested in selling his farm. On June 1st he mails a letter to an old friend, who has in the past asked him if he was interested in selling his farm. The letter stated "I hereby offer to sell my farm at 123 County Road to Marvin, my friend, for $100,000 cash. Closing to be within 60 days of acceptance". The letter reached Marvin on June 3rd. June 5th Marvin decides that he wants the farm and writes back to Timothy "Received your offer to sell your farm located on Country Road, would you be willing to accept $95,000?" June 7th Timothy receives the offer and emails back to Marvin, "No, I will only take $100,000." Marvin receives the email and emails back to Timothy, "okay, I decided to take you up on your June 1st offer. You have a deal." Timothy now refuses to sell the farm to Marvin. Marvin files suit. The court will find for?

Vicky was badly injured while she was crossing the street when she was struck by Matt. Matt was not paying attention since he was texting at the same time he was driving the vehicle that hit Vicky, who was in the cross walk, and lays limp and unconscious in the street. Passer saw the accident and called for help. Amber Care Ambulance was called to the scene and transported Vicky to the closest hospital where she was announced dead on arrival. Amber Care Ambulance sends Vicky's family the bill for payment. The family refuses to pay the bill and Amber Care Ambulance files suit. Will Amber Care Ambulance prevail in an action against Vicky's estate?

While jogging in Hilltop park Caleb noticed a tree starting to fall and was about to hit a woman who was walking in the park. Caleb jumped in the way and saved her life. Caleb was badly injured as a result and was told he would not be able to walk again. The woman, who was named Marie, stated to Caleb that she owed him for saving her life so she promised that she would pay him $500 a month in order to help him. Marie paid Caleb for two years, and then she died in a boat accident. Marie's estate refuses to pay Caleb any money. Caleb files suit for breach of contract. Will Caleb succeed?