= = = = E U No Spacing Heading 1 Heading 2 You should label your answers and note any assumptions if you find that there are missing or ambiguous facts. 1. Katie mows her own yard to save money. Her neighbor Jonah, however, hires a lawn service to mow his yard. One day, as Katie is looking out of the window, Jonah's lawn service drives up. To her surprise, they begin to mow her yard, not Jonah's yard. Katie thinks that is great and keeps her mouth shut while they mow the yard. Later, she gets a bill. She calls the owner of the lawn service and says that she does not have to pay because there was not a contract in place where she agreed to have her yard mowed. The lawn service says that she is liable for the full amount of its contract. Discuss whether the lawn service is entitled to any recovery, and why or why not. 2. Kendrick overhears Eric's offer to sell Greg a boat for $1,000. Greg declines the offer, but Kendrick immediately says "I accept." Eric does not want to sell the boat to Kendrick because he is afraid that Kendrick will not immediately pay him. Also, he thinks Kendrick is a complainer and will find something to complain about regarding the sale. Is Eric obligated to sell the boat to Kendrick, and why or why not? 3. Haruki's boss, Gabriel, tells him that because he has been such a valuable employee, he will receive an extra week of vacation. When Haruki decides to schedule the vacation, he reminds Gabriel of his statement. Gabriel says that he has changed his mind and that he really cannot afford to let Haruki have an extra week off. Haruki says that Gabriel has breached the contract he had with him for an extra vacation week. Assuming injustice cannot be established, who is right? Does a valid contract for an extra vacation weekexist? 4. Maurice is purchasing a bowling alley called Stay in Your Lane from Vlad. The two signal covenant not to compete prohibiting Vlad from opening a bowling alley within 25 miles of Stay in Your Lane for one year. Assuming that the covenant was drafted properly. Is it likely to be enforced, and why or why not? Also, discuss arguments for and against covenants not to compete in the sale of a business