Joint tenancy and tenancy in common both feature the right of survivorship.

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 mitigate damages at maximum efforts.

​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 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 lawsuit is responsible for all attorney fees.

​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 delivery of a key.

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 a payment is to be applied and the creditor accepts the money, the creditor is bound to apply the money as specified.​