10. Aaron is a motorcycle enthusiast who is always looking o…

10. Aaron is a motorcycle enthusiast who is always looking out for a good deal on a new bike. Ben owns a highly-coveted Harley brand motorcycle that he decides to sell. Ben posts an advertisement in a local bike shop stating, “I am thinking about selling my used Harley bike. Anyone willing to pay $5,000 for it?” Ben’s ad contained his address and telephone number. Aaron read Ben’s ad and left Ben a voicemail message that says, “Hello, this is Aaron. I just saw your ad in the bike shop. Yes, $5,000 is a good price for your bike that I am willing to pay. I am mailing my check to you today.” Has an offer been made?

20. Donna owned a Persian cat which was her pride and joy. O…

20. Donna owned a Persian cat which was her pride and joy. One day after the cat disappeared, Donna placed an advertisement in the newspaper that read, “I will pay $500 to anyone who returns my Persian cat unharmed.” The following day, Pat found the cat when she was going for her morning jog. Knowing who the cat belonged to, Pat returned the cat to Donna, who was overjoyed. Later that afternoon, Pat read Donna’s advertisement and returned to Donna’s home requesting the reward money. If Donna refuses to pay Pat the reward money and Pat sues to recover the $500, who will prevail?

12. Mom sent to her son, Jeff, a letter on his 16th birthday…

12. Mom sent to her son, Jeff, a letter on his 16th birthday, while he was away at military school.  In the letter, Mom promised to give Jeff $150,000 for college, if he “stayed clear of girls and alcohol and drugs.” Jeff studiously stayed away from alcohol and drugs and girls until he graduated from military school. When Jeff called mom for the college money she had promised, Mom said, “I’ve been practicing yoga, it is life changing, and I have decided to open a yoga studio, so I need every penny. Sorry, but I cannot give you the money.” Jeff sued Mom for the $150,000. How should the court rule?