Jeffrey Rosen argues that the premise of limited government hinges on the expectation that the limits will be enforced by
According to Justice Roberts, what purpose is served by havi…
According to Justice Roberts, what purpose is served by having federal judges serve for life?
According to Jeffrey Rosen, why did Hamilton call the Suprem…
According to Jeffrey Rosen, why did Hamilton call the Supreme Court the “least dangerous” branch of the national government?
Leading up to and during the War of 1812, western settlers a…
Leading up to and during the War of 1812, western settlers and politicians believed war with Britain might enable:
A promise to do what one already has a legal duty to do cann…
A promise to do what one already has a legal duty to do cannot constitute legally sufficient consideration. (If Taylor Swift has a contract with a concert promoter to perform a concert for $3,000,000, she cannot demand an additional $1,000,000 right before she goes on stage)
Compensatory damages are designed to punish a party that bre…
Compensatory damages are designed to punish a party that breaches a contract.
Seth offers to buy a house from Tia for less than Tia paid f…
Seth offers to buy a house from Tia for less than Tia paid for it, stating that he would “hate to see anything bad happen to Tia or her house.” Frightened, Tia agrees to sell. Regarding this agreement, a court would likely
Rashi contracts to work for Social Data Analysis Corporation…
Rashi contracts to work for Social Data Analysis Corporation during June for $4,500. On May 31, Social Data cancels the contract. Rashi declines a job of a different type and rank with Tech Collection, Inc., which would have paid $3500. Rashi files a suit against Social Data. As compensatory damages, Rashi can recover
Odina signs a covenant not to compete with her employer, Pen…
Odina signs a covenant not to compete with her employer, Penultimate Sales Corporation. This covenant says that Odina will not persue sales employment in Penultimate’s industry nationwide for a period of 10 years after leaving the company. Odina decided to leave the company and immediately begins work for Penultimate’s competitor, Superior Sales. Penultimate sues seeking an injunction against Odina. What are the things a court will look to to determine whether this covenant not to compete is overly restrictive? (2-3 sentence response suggested)
A unilateral contract is formed when the party receiving the…
A unilateral contract is formed when the party receiving the offer makes a substantial beginning toward completing the requested act or performance.