Ichabod Crane, on behalf of his law firm, Crane Law, LLC, contracted with TOAD, a local radio station to create commercials. Ichabod, the sole member of the firm, helped to create the commercials. Ichabod's voice was used, and the ads used his name and experience. The ads asked potential clients to contact "defense attorney Ichabod Crane." TOAD was not paid for the airing of the advertisements. The total due was $25,000. TOAD filed a law suit against Ichabod Crane both as member of an LLC. and personally. Pending the trial TOAD filed a request for a writ of attachment. In support of the request. TOAD offered copies of the parties contracts, the transcripts of the ads, and the invoices as evidence of the debt. Ichabod claimed he could not be held personally liable for the cost of the ads. TOAD argued that Ichabod Crane had been unjustly enriched (an equitable claims by TOAD's actions and to TOAD's detriment. Instructions: . What is the purpose of attachment? . Do you believe TOAD is entitled to a writ of attachment in this situation? am CST Sunday

Walmart is suing Elon Musk’s electric vehicle and clean energy company after Tesla solar panels atop seven of the retailer’s stores allegedly caught fire, according a court filing. The Walmart suit alleges breach of contract, gross negligence and failure to live up to industry standards. Walmart is asking Tesla to remove solar panels from more than 240 Walmart locations where they have been installed, and to pay damages related to all the fires Walmart says that Tesla caused.   The Walmart suit, filed in the state of New York, alleges that: “As of November 2018, no fewer than seven Walmart stores had experienced fires due to Tesla’s solar systems - including the four fires described above and three others that had occurred earlier.” The filing details evacuations, damaged property and inventory. Tesla’s stock dropped more than 1% after hours on the news. Walmart claimed, among myriad complaints, that “Tesla routinely deployed individuals to inspect the solar systems who lacked basic…

Peter and Donald disagree on the interpretation of a business contract. Peter believes Donald owes him $20,000 and Donald believes he owes nothing. Each has been advised by his attorney that there is a 60% chance that Peter will prevail in a lawsuit. The cost of litigating the case will be $2,000 each. What is Peter's threat value?

Stan sold goods to Bill in good faith, believing him to be a principal. Bill in fact was acting as agent for Nancy and was within the scope of his authority. The goods were charged to Bill, and on his refusal to pay, Stan sued Bill for the purchase price. While this action was pending, Stan learned of Bill’s relationship with Nancy. Nevertheless, thirty days after learning of that relationship, Stan obtained judgment against Bill and had an execution issued that was never satisfied. Three months after rendition of the judgment, Stan sued Nancy for the purchase price of the goods. Is Nancy liable? Explain.

In September, Amina hired Bryan as a delivery man. Bryan was to commence work on 1 November. On 1 October, Amina wrote to Bryan telling him that, despite their agreement, economic circumstances were such that she no longer required his services. Can Bryan sue Amina? Explain your answers in light of the principles learned on breach of contract. (maximum 500 words)

Your client, a carpenter, donated one of his handcrafted wooden desks to his church, a qualified public charity. The church sold the desk at an auction for $3,500, which is comparable to the standard price for the client's other woodwork. He calculated his costs as follows: Wood $1,000 Other materials $300 Rent for workshop $500 Time and services $1,700 This is his only charitable contribution. He itemizes deductions and has an adjusted gross income of $80,000. What is the maximum current year income tax deduction allowable for the client's charitable contribution?   A)$3,500   B)$1,800   C)$500   D)$1,300

You are serving on a jury. A plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after a freak street sweeper accident. In the trial, doctors testified that it will be five years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. The jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff. You are the foreperson of the jury and propose that the jury give the plaintiff an award to cover the following: (a) The present value of two years' back pay. The plaintiff's annual salary for the last two years would have been $33,000 and $36,000, respectively. (b) The present value of five years' future salary. You assume the salary will be $40,000 per year. (c) $100,000 for pain and suffering. (d) $12,000 for court costs. Assume that the salary payments are equal amounts paid at the end of each month. If the interest rate you choose is an EAR of 8 percent, what is the size of the settlement? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Size of the…

You are serving on a jury. A plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after a freak street sweeper accident. In the trial, doctors testified that it will be five years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. The jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff. You are the foreperson of the jury and propose that the jury give the plaintiff an award to cover the following: (a) The present value of two years' back pay. The plaintiff's annual salary for the last two years would have been $34,000 and $37,000, respectively. (b) The present value of five years' future salary. You assume the salary will be $41,000 per year. (c) $100,000 for pain and suffering. (d) $13,000 for court costs. Assume that the salary payments are equal amounts paid at the end of each month. If the appropriate rate you choose is an EAR of 7 percent, what is the size of the settlement? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Size of the…

Chip and Dale run separate logging companies in the same forest. Both pollute the river flowing through the forest with debris from their work. In the table below, the first row shows the current level of debris that makes its way into the river from their work. The following rows show how much it would cost each logger to reduce its pollution by additional increments of 10 pounds. If the government imposes a pollution tax of $7 for each 10 pounds of debris, total pollution will fall by. pounds, at a total cost of Chip Dale Current debris in pounds 60 80 Cost of reducing debris by 10 pounds $5 $2 Cost of reducing debris by a second 10 pounds $10 $4 Cost of reducing debris by a third $15 $6 10 pounds Cost of reducing debris by a fourth 10 pounds $20 $8 Cost of reducing debris by a fifth $25 $10 10 pounds a) 40, $28

You are serving on a jury. A plaintiff is suing the city for injuries sustained after a freak street sweeper accident. In the trial, doctors testified that it will be five years before the plaintiff is able to return to work. The jury has already decided in favor of the plaintiff. You are the foreperson of the jury and propose that the jury give the plaintiff an award to cover the following: (a) The present value of two years’ back pay. The plaintiff’s annual salary for the last two years would have been $43,000 and $46,000, respectively. (b) The present value of five years’ future salary. You assume the salary will be $51,000 per year. (c) $150,000 for pain and suffering. (d) $20,000 for court costs.   Assume that the salary payments are equal amounts paid at the end of each month. If the interest rate you choose is an EAR of 6.5 percent, what is the size of the settlement? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)