Questions from Business Law

Q: Landlord owned a clothing store and agreed in writing to lease the

Landlord owned a clothing store and agreed in writing to lease the store’s basement to another retailer. The written lease, which both parties signed, (1) described the premises exactly, (2) identifie...

Q: Because of his success in a big case, a lawyer named

Because of his success in a big case, a lawyer named Melbourne promised his assistant, Barbara . a large bonus. After the case settled, Melbourne met with Barbara to discuss when and how much he would...

Q: When Deana Byers married Steven Byers, she was pregnant with another

When Deana Byers married Steven Byers, she was pregnant with another man’s child. Shortly after the marriage Deana gave birth. The marriage lasted only two months, and the couple separated. In divorce...

Q: After filing for bankruptcy, Yvonne Brown sought permission of the court

After filing for bankruptcy, Yvonne Brown sought permission of the court to reaffirm a $6,000 debt to her credit union. The debt was unsecured and she was under no obligation to pay it. The credit uni...

Q: Lonnie Hippen moved to Long Island, Kansas, to work in

Lonnie Hippen moved to Long Island, Kansas, to work in an insurance company owned by Griffiths. After he moved there, Griffiths offered to sell Hippen a house he owned, and Hippen agreed in writing to...

Q: Richard Griffin and three other men owned a grain company called Bearhouse

Richard Griffin and three other men owned a grain company called Bearhouse, Inc., which needed to borrow money. First National Bank was willing to loan $490,000, but insisted that the four men sign pe...

Q: Woodson Walker and Associates leased computer equipment from Park Ryan Leasing.

Woodson Walker and Associates leased computer equipment from Park Ryan Leasing. The lease said nothing about assignment. Park Ryan then assigned the lease to TCB as security for a loan. Park Ryan de...

Q: Police arrested Hank on a warrant issued in a neighboring county.

Police arrested Hank on a warrant issued in a neighboring county. When they searched him, the police found drugs and a gun. Only later did the police discover that when they had used the warrant, it w...

Q: Darin bought his fiancée Sarah a 3-carat diamond ring for

Darin bought his fiancée Sarah a 3-carat diamond ring for $43,121 from Mandarin Gems. Later, Mandarin supplied Erstad with a written appraisal valuing the engagement ring at $45,500. Years later, the...

Q: David Ricupero suspected his wife Polly of having an affair, so

David Ricupero suspected his wife Polly of having an affair, so he taped her phone conversations and, based on what he heard, sued for divorce. David’s lawyer, William Wuliger, had the recorded conver...