Greyhound Corporation wants to build a new shopping center on a specific tract of land next to
Question:
Greyhound Corporation wants to build a new shopping center on a specific tract of land next to Taco Box in Portales. Nadine works for Greyhound and acts on the corporation's behalf in buying the property from the owner of Taco Box. When Nadine learns of the difference between the price that Greyhound is willing to pay and the price the owner of Taco Box is willing to sell, she wants to buy the property and sell it to Greyhound herself.
1. Can Nadine buy the property from the owner of Taco Box and (profitably) sell it to Greyhound Corporation herself? Discuss.
2. Nadine was texting while driving on her way to look over the property for Greyhound. Nadine is injured. The other driver involved in the car wreck was also injured. Is Greyhound liable for Nadine's injuries? Is Greyhound liable for the other driver's injuries? Discuss.