Upon the death of a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship, that deceased joint tenant’s share passes to the remaining tenants equally.
The innocent party in a breach of contract, has the duty to…
The innocent party in a breach of contract, has the duty to mitigate damages at maximum efforts.
When a party waives compliance with one provision of a cont…
When a party waives compliance with one provision of a contract, the other party may thereafter ignore other provisions of that contract.
A homeowner who supplies the specifications for poured cemen…
A homeowner who supplies the specifications for poured cement walls can hold a contractor liable for damages when the walls that are poured in exact compliance with those specifications prove defective.
The “American rule” states that the losing party in a lawsu…
The “American rule” states that the losing party in a lawsuit is responsible for all attorney fees.
Someone who finds and resells stolen property passes on a g…
Someone who finds and resells stolen property passes on a good title to a good faith purchaser.
Proper delivery of a car would be satisfied with the deliver…
Proper delivery of a car would be satisfied with the delivery of a key.
The intent to make a gift requires an intent to transfer tit…
The intent to make a gift requires an intent to transfer title at that time.
If a debtor with multiple debts specifies the debt to which…
If a debtor with multiple debts specifies the debt to which a payment is to be applied and the creditor accepts the money, the creditor is bound to apply the money as specified.
Generally, a bailee can pass good title to a good-faith pur…
Generally, a bailee can pass good title to a good-faith purchaser even when the sale was not authorized by the owner.