Richard wants to sell his house, as is (meaning, "no warranties"), for $555,000. His neighbor, Chico, expresses interest in buying the house but wants time to think it over. Chico asks Richard to keep the offer open for five days. Richard gives Chico a written document, without a signature, that states, "Richard will not revoke the offer for five days." Three days later, Richard revokes the offer. Chico argues the offer was not revocable for another two days. Was the offer revocable? OYes, because there was not a valid option. O No. because there was a valid option. Yes, because Chico did not sign the offer. No. because there was a valid firm written offer

A man named Bob Smith believes that he is Santa Claus (who delivers presents to all the children around the world on Christmas Eve). In fact, he is not Santa, but he has believed this for many years. He signs his name "Santa." He signs many contracts as "Santa," and he refers to his wife as "Mrs. Claus" even though her name is actually Betty Smith. She puts up with it, because he really does believe he is Santa, and because she loves him and because his wages from his job at Hasbro toys pays the bills. One day he enters a contract with your company to hire you to build him a gigantic workshop in his backyard so he can build his toys and stable his "eight tiny reindeer." In return he will pay you $120,000 for the construction. When his wife learns of this deal, she tries to reject it because it is voidable due to his lack of contractual capacity. Was this contract voidable, or valid and enforceable? Answer the questions.

Mark Bradshaw, an agent for National Foundation Life Insurance Co. (NFLIC), tried to sell a health insurance policy to Bobby Reed. Bradshaw told Reed that his health insurance coverage would begin upon signing some forms and paying the first premium. On January 7, Reed signed but did not read the forms, which included language stating that Reed understood that Bradshaw could not change any NFLIC policy or make any policy effective, that the policy would not be effective until actually issued by NFLIC, and that it could take up to two weeks for Reed’s application to be processed and the policy issued. NFLIC received Reed’s application, including his payment for the first premium, on January 12. On January 19, NFLIC called Reed’s home and was informed he had a heart attack on January 15. NFLIC declined to issue the policy to Reed. On what grounds did Reed sue Bradshaw? Was Reed’s suit against Bradshaw successful?

Ramona Smith spilled orange juice on her computer two days before her term paper was due. Ramona desperately needed a new laptop, so she went online and found a laptop that fit her needs. She emailed the seller, Effie Frost, expressing her desire to purchase the laptop. Effie ernailed Ramona back and said that she (Effie) would sell Effie's laptop to Ramona for $300. An hour later, Ramona and Effie signed the following agreement: "1, Effie Frost, agree to sell my laptop computer to Ramona Smith for Four Hundred Dollars and zero cents. This is the entirety of the agreement. This agreement supersedes any and all other agreements made by the seller and the buyer." Ramona now claims that she should only pay $300 for the laptop because during that initial email exchange with Effie, Effie told Ramona that $300 was the price of the laptop, and she has the email exchange as evidence of the price quote of $300. What legal concept could be used to enforce the contract for $400? O Condition…

Caelan tells Ray, "I will sell you my computer for $2,000, and you need to let me know by tonight" Ray does not give Caelan an answer immediately. Caelan goes home and opens the laptop and it does not work. Caelan calls Ray and tells Ray the computer is no longer for sale. Ray may still force Caelan to sell the computer because Caelan made a valid offer. b. not force Caelan to sell the computer because Caelan revoked the offer. c. still force Caelan to sell the computer because it is not Ray's fault that Caelan's laptop no longer works. d. not force Caelan to sell the computer because Caelan rejected the offer. a.

Max and Jack enter into a contract which states: "Jack will paint Max's kitchen blue and Max promises to pay Jack $200 upon completion." Which is an example of an implied condition? That Max will pay Jack upon completion of the painting. That Jack will use blue paint when painting Max's kitchen. That Max will allow Jack access to his kitchen That Max will pay Jack $200.

Xavier and Adam enter into a written contract for the sale of DJ equipment.  Their contract states that risk of loss shall pass to the buyer at the time the contract is signed.  Since this is contrary to Article 2 of the UCC, this clause is unenforceable.  True  False

Assume an agent is given authority by the principal to sell a property. The principal only states that the agent may sell the property and the agent is given no further instructions. The agent reasonably believes that it will be necessary to perform $10,000 worth of improvements on the property in order to sell it. Therefore, the agent contracts to have these improvements made. He/she then sells the property. The principal believes that the improvements were not authorized and refuses to reimburse the agent for the expenses associated with the sale. Discuss the rights and liabilities of the principal and agent. Should the principal be forced to reimburse the agent? If the principal continues to refuse to reimburse the agent, what action may be taken by the agent? If the parties were to engage in a lawsuit, who would win? Why? If the answer depends on information not provided in the scenario, specify what further information one would need to render a firm opinion.

Please provide reaction on discussion below if you agree or disagree: William refrained from certain behaviors, as requested by his uncle, in exchange for a large sum of money. Since the executor of Story's estate refused to pay William, claiming that the contract lacked consideration, there is a theory of consideration that William can rely on. William can invoke the concept of forbearance, which he did by refraining from drinking liquor, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards or billiards for money until he reached the age of 21. This act of forbearance on his part can be considered adequate consideration for the contract. In this case, even though refraining from liquor and tobacco has been beneficial for William's health, it can still be considered a legal detriment or forbearance for the contract. Considering the facts presented, William fulfilled his uncle's requirements, and Story acknowledged that William had fulfilled his part of the bargain. Based on this, there was valid…

George develops upper- and middle-income townhouses and condo flats. He hired Pommella as his agent to sell the flat. Pommella is engaged on a fixed-term contract and is paid a predetermined salary plus commission according on the number of flats she sells. George is considering ending the agency relationship with Pomella. Explain to him THREE (3) options to end the relationship lawfully under agency law.