Here is some information to help with your presentation preparation. The guidelines for the presentation are fairly flexible. You need to provide somebackground information on the case (i.e., relevant facts), describe the issue that has led to the legal action, anddiscuss the law(s) that are being used in the case. Be sure to discuss the complaint that was filed by Huy Fong Foods, and thesubsequent cross-complaint filed by Underwood Ranches. The link below is to an NBC news report about the lawsuit, and the verdict that was rendered.

1. What type of contract did the parties have?

2. Is the thirty year "course of conduct" between the parties relevant to this case? If so, how? If not, why not?

3. Does the doctrine of promissory estoppel apply to the facts of this case? Why or why not?

4. In your reasoned opinion, do you agree with the verdict that was rendered in this case? Why or why not?