Instructions. Using Google Scholar or FindLaw.com, retrieve and review the case of Ehlen v. Melvin,823 N.W. 2d 780, 2012 N.D. 24 (2012) (or click on link here: https://law.justia.com/cases/north-dakota/supreme-court/2012/20120233.html } and draft a formal Case Brief that correctly responds to the following issue raised in the case:

1. Was there a valid real estate contract entered into between the parties, i.e., a valid offer and a valid acceptance under the common law?

You may use the IRAC method in formulating your Case Brief or an alternative Case Brief format that includes the following headings: "Material Facts," "Issues," "Holdings" and "Reasoning/Rationale." Be sure to include and highlight in your Case Brief the specific, relevant legal principles applied by the Court in connection with the resolution of each of these issues. Your Case Brief should be no longer than 1 or 2 pages.

Grading Considerations: The following factors will guide the grading process for this Case Brief Assignment:

• Overall accuracy of your Case Brief
• Inclusion of Key, Material Facts
• Correct Summary of the Court's Holdings in 1-2 sentences
• Accurate Summary of the Reasons for Court's Holdings
• Inclusion of Relevant Legal Principles and Court's explanation of how they applied in this case
• Did Student's Brief demonstrate a good understanding and summary of the Court's decisions?

Please submit your Case Brief through Blackboard in Word or Rich Text formats only on or before the Due Date noted on Blackboard for this Assignment.