Questions from Business Law

Q: Smith owned Blackacre in fee simple absolute. In section 3 of

Smith owned Blackacre in fee simple absolute. In section 3 of a properly executed will, Smith devised Blackacre as follows: “I devise my farm Blackacre to my son Darwin so long as it is used as a farm...

Q: Panessi leased to Barnes, for a term of ten years beginning

Panessi leased to Barnes, for a term of ten years beginning May 1, certain premises located at 527–529 Main Street in Cleveland. The premises were improved with a three-story building, the first floor...

Q: Ames leased an apartment to Boor for $600 a month,

Ames leased an apartment to Boor for $600 a month, payable the last day of each month. The term of the written lease was from January 1, 2014, through April 30, 2015. On March 15, 2014, Boor moved out...

Q: Jay signed a two-year lease containing a clause that expressly

Jay signed a two-year lease containing a clause that expressly prohibited subletting. After six months, Jay asked the landlord for permission to sublet the apartment for one year. The landlord refused...

Q: In 2003, Roy Martin and his wife, Alice; their

In 2003, Roy Martin and his wife, Alice; their son, Hiram; and Hiram’s wife, Myrna, acquired title to a 240-acre farm. The deed ran to Roy Martin and Alice Martin, the father and mother, as joint tena...

Q: In her will, Teressa granted a life estate to Amos in

In her will, Teressa granted a life estate to Amos in certain real estate, with remainder to Brenda and Clive in joint tenancy. All the rest of Teressa’s estate was left to Hillman College. While goin...

Q: Otis Olson, the owner of two adjoining city lots, A

Otis Olson, the owner of two adjoining city lots, A and B, built a house on each. He laid a drainpipe from lot B across lot A to the main sewer pipe under the alley beyond lot A. Olson then sold and c...

Q: At the time of his marriage to Ann, Robert owned several

At the time of his marriage to Ann, Robert owned several parcels of real estate in joint tenancy with his brother, Sam. During his marriage, Robert purchased a house and put the title in his name and...

Q: Arthur was the father of Bridgette, Clay, and Dana and

Arthur was the father of Bridgette, Clay, and Dana and the owner of Redacre, Blackacre, and Greenacre. Arthur made and executed a warranty deed conveying Redacre to Bridgette. The deed provided that “...

Q: In May 2005, Fred Parramore executed four deeds, each conveying

In May 2005, Fred Parramore executed four deeds, each conveying a life estate in his land to him and his wife and a remainder interest in one-fourth of his land to each of his four children: Alney, Eu...