Kendra protests in front of a law firm’s office building bec…

Kendra protests in front of a law firm’s office building because she is convinced that one of the firm’s lawyers horribly mistreated her. Kendra tells a potential client who is entering the firm, “don’t waste your time”; and she also implores that this person “seek another lawyer because the associate lawyer who represented me was and is a jerk.” The potential client walks in anyway, as do many other customers. The law firm sues Kendra and asks the court to grant injunctive relief – that is, to stop Kendra from protesting in front of its office building. Is the claim likely to succeed?

Jacob wants to sell his house, as is (meaning, “no warrantie…

Jacob wants to sell his house, as is (meaning, “no warranties”), for $555,000. His neighbor, John, expresses interest in buying the house but wants time to think it over. John asks Jacob to keep the offer open for five days. Jacob gives John a written document, without a signature, that states, “Jacob will not revoke the offer for five days.” Three days later, Jacob revokes the offer. John argues the offer was not revocable for another two days. Was the offer revocable?

At a national nonprofit organization, Alex writes press rele…

At a national nonprofit organization, Alex writes press releases, designs social media graphics, and coordinates media interviews. Jordan analyzes stakeholder feedback, develops a campaign’s messaging strategy, and advises senior leadership on how to respond to public concerns. 

Sylvester had a severe gambling problem. Every night, he sta…

Sylvester had a severe gambling problem. Every night, he stayed awake to the early hours of the morning picking games and spreads and betting online or calling his bookie. Finally, Sylvester’s wife, Carolina, had enough of Sylvester’s gambling. Carolina entered into a written contract with Ebenezer, a gambling addiction therapist, who agreed to treat Sylvester twice a week for six months. The contract is signed in writing (by the contract parties, Carolina and Ebenezer; and, of course, also by the patient, Sylvester). Sylvester then begins his counseling. However, after two months, Carolina sees no improvement in Sylvester’s behavior. After all, her debit cards just got declined at the store, and when she confronted Sylvester, he simply stated, “I lost $1,000 on the Tampa Bay Rays last night.”  Carolina decides she is going to breach the contract, that is, to stop paying Ebenezer. What would a court most likely find, if Ebenezer sues Carolina to enforce the contract and make Carolina pay for the breach?