Chapter 39 Case Problem #2

Martin, DeWitt, and Prieto were tenants in common of a single family home in Wyoming, in which only Martin lived. DeWitt and Prieto asked Martin either to move out or pay them rent. Martin changed the locks, and refused to allow DeWitt and Prieto entry. DeWitt and Prieto sued Martin for rent payments. Must Martin pay rent to live in a home of which she is co-owner? If so, how much rent?

Chapter 40 Case Problem #2

Guyton entered into a contract to buy a homesite on which she moved her mobile home. The purchase price was to be paid as a down payment and 180 monthly payments. The seller executed a deed, but one of terms of the sale was that the deed would not be recorded until six monthly payments were timely made. Guyton made payments for about eight years, but only five were made on time. As a result, the seller had not recorded the deed by the time Guyton filed for bankruptcy. Who was the legal owner of the homesite?