Contracts Professor Keith A. Rowley William S. Boyd School of Law University of Nevada Las Vegas Spring Reading List Pts.

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1 Contracts Professor Keith A. Rowley William S. Boyd School of Law University of Nevada Las Vegas Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) I. Introduction to Contract Law On Call A. Basic Concepts: Terminology, Pedagogy, and Theory All Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp. vii-viii, 1-24 Byse, Introductory Comments to the First-Year Class in Contracts, 78 B.U. L. REV. 59, (1998) Cohen, The Basis of Contract, 46 HARV. L. REV. 553, (1933) Excerpt from KNAPP, CRYSTAL & PRINCE, PROBLEMS IN CONTRACT LAW: CASES & MATERIALS (5th ed. 2003) Restatement (Second) of Contracts 1-3 UCC 1-201(b)(3) & (12), * & 2-106(1) ** UETA 2(1) & (4) Optional Readings *** : Farnsworth, pp. 3-9 & Hillman, pp. 1-2 & B. Basic Concepts: Governing Law All Burton & Eisenberg, pp. v-xi UCC 1-102, 1-103(b), 1-108, & 2-105(1) UETA 2(5), (7), (8), (13) & (16), 3 & 5 E-SIGN 7001(a) & 7002(a) CISG arts. 1-3, 6 & 10 In re Trailer & Plumbing Supplies, 578 A.2d 343 (N.H. 1990) Anthony Pools v. Sheehan, 455 A.2d 434 (Md. 1983) Tivoli Enterprises, Inc. v. Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp., 646 N.E.2d 943 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995) * The American Law Institute (ALI) and National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law (NCCUSL) revised UCC Article 1 in As of January 1, 2007, Revised Article 1 was in effect in twenty-two states (including Nevada). By the time you graduate law school, chances are good that the 2001 version of Article 1 will be widely in force and will be tested on whatever bar exam you take. With two notable exceptions, the substantive differences between the 2001 and pre-2001 Article 1 are minimal. So, unless I tell you otherwise, when I assign portions of UCC Article 1, I mean the 2001 version, found on Burton & Eisenberg, pp ** ALI and NCCUSL amended UCC Article 2 in Because no state has yet enacted the 2003 amendments, we will study pre-amended Article 2 (Burton & Eisenberg, pp ), unless I tell you otherwise. *** Recall that I listed two optional books in the syllabus (and the on-line book list): E. ALLAN FARNSWORTH, CONTRACTS (4th ed. 2004), and ROBERT A. HILLMAN, PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT LAW (2004). I will try to indicate readings in both books that correspond to the assigned reading.

2 Midwest Manufacturing Holding, L.L.C. v. Donnelly Corp., 975 F. Supp (N.D. Ill. 1997) Feingold v. Win-Vent, Inc., 562 A.2d 830 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1989) Asante Technologies, Inc. v. PMC-Sierra, Inc., 164 F. Supp. 2d 1142 (N.D. Cal. 2001) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp II. Contract Formation A. Mutual Assent Le-N Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, You Asked For It, You Got It Toy Yoda: Practical Jokes, Prizes, and Contract Law, 3 NEV. L.J. 526, (2003) Restatement (Second) 4 & U.C.C Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp. 15 & B. Offer: Basic Principles O-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Rowley, You Asked For It, pp Restatement (Second) 24, 26-27, 29 & CISG arts. 14, 15(1) & 24 Lefkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Supply Store, 86 N.W.2d 689 (Minn. 1957) Donovan v. RRL Corp., 27 P.3d 702 (Cal. 2001) CAL. VEHICLE CODE (2003) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp & C. Terminating the Offer A-E Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 35-44, 46 & CISG arts. 16(1) & 17 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp D. Preserving the Offer F-La Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 25 & 87 UCC CISG arts. 15(2) & 16(2) Tubelite v. Risica & Sons, Inc., 819 S.W.2d 801 (Tex. 1991) Norca Corp. v. Tokheim Corp., 643 N.Y.S.2d 139 (N.Y. App. Div. 1996) Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 2

3 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp E. Acceptance: General Principles Le-N Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 30, 32, 50, 52, 56-61, & 70 UCC UETA 15 CISG arts. 18 & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp , & Hillman, pp & F. Non-Promissory Acceptance O-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Restatement (Second) 45, 51, 53-54, 62 & 69 Petterson v. Pattberg, 161 N.E. 428 (N.Y. 1928) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp G. Special Case: Battle of the Forms A-E Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp (skip Egger v. Nesbit) UCC & R2-206(3) & R2-207 **** CISG art. 19 Poel & Arnold v. Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co., 110 N.E. 619 (N.Y. 1915) Brown Machine v. Hercules, Inc., 770 S.W.2d 416 (Mo. Ct. App. 1989) Dale R. Horning Co. v. Falconer Glass Industries, Inc., 730 F. Supp. 962 (S.D. Ind. 1990) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp H. Consideration F-La Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, You Asked For It, pp Restatement (Second) 71-79, 81 & 89 UCC Dougherty v. Salt, 125 N.E. 94 (N.Y. 1919) Plowman v. Indian Refining Co., 20 F. Supp. 1 (E.D. Ill. 1937) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp & (we ll skip the discussion of Wood v. Lucy for now) **** Okay. This is an instance, suggested by the previous footnote, where I want us to look at the 2003 amendments to Article 2 because they change the law so dramatically from its present state. Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 3

4 III. Formation Defenses A. Lack of Capacity A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp. 338 & Restatement (Second) 7-8, & 48 RESTATEMENT (THIRD) OF AGENCY 1.01, 2.01, 2.03 & 2.05 (2006) Dodson v. Shrader, 824 S.W.2d 545 (Tenn. 1992) Hauer v. Union State Bank, 532 N.W.2d 456 (Wis. Ct. App. 1995) Robertson v. C.O.D. Garage Co., 199 P. 356 (Nev. 1921) Optional Reading: Farnsworth, pp B. Mutual Misunderstanding G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Griffith v. Clear Lakes Trout Co., 152 P.3d 604 (Idaho 2007) Restatement (Second) 17 & 20 Optional Reading: Hillman, pp C. Mistake Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp D. Material Misrepresentation A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp & E. Duress and Undue Influence G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp F. Unconscionability Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Restatement (Second) 208 & UCC Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp G. Illegality and Public Policy All Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) , 184 & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 4

5 IV. Statutes of Frauds A. Common Law Statutes of Frauds G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp (to Note 3.1) Restatement (Second) , , & Crabtree v. Elizabeth Arden Sales Corp., 110 N.E.2d 551 (N.Y. 1953) Harriott v. Tronvold, 671 N.W.2d 417 (Iowa 2003) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp B. The Article 2 Statute of Frauds & Electronic Contracting Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp. 345 (from Note 3.2)-352 UCC 1-108, 1-201(b)(37) & (43) & UETA 5, 7 & 8(a) E-SIGN 7001(a), 7002(a)(1), 7003(a)(1)-(3) & 7006 Donovan v. RRL Corp., 27 P.3d 702 (Cal. 2001) International Casings Group, Inc v. Premium Standard Farms, Inc., 358 F. Supp. 2d 863 (W.D. Mo. 2005) Lohman v. Wagner, 862 A.2d 1042 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2004) GPL Treatment, Ltd. v. Louisiana-Pacific Corp., 914 P.2d 682 (Or. 1996) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp (mostly redux) Hillman, pp (redux) V. Enforceability in the Absence of a Contract A. Promissory Estoppel A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp , & Restatement (Second) 90, 129 & 139 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp B. Pre-Acceptance Reliance Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp. 329 & Restatement (Second) 87(2) Hoffman v. Red Owl Stores, Inc., 133 N.W.2d 267 (Wis. 1965) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp C. Promissory Restitution G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Restatement (Second) 82 & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 5

6 D. Quasi-Contract and Non-Promissory Restitution A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp RESTATEMENT OF RESTITUTION 1-2, 112 & (1937) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp VI. Construing and Interpreting Contracts A. Purpose and Process G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, Contract Construction and Interpretation, 69 MISS. L.J. 73, (1999) Restatement (Second) 200 & 201 Optional Reading: Farnsworth, pp , & B. Key Concept: Integration Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, pp Restatement (Second) Optional Reading: Farnsworth, pp C. Key Concept: Ambiguity A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Rowley, pp Restatement (Second) Optional Reading: Farnsworth, pp D. Principles of Interpretation G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, pp Restatement (Second) & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp E. The Common Law Parol Evidence Rule A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Rowley, pp Restatement (Second) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. G. W. Thomas Drayage & Rigging Co., 62 Cal. Rptr. 203 (Cal. Ct. App. 1967), rev d, 442 P.2d 641 (Cal. 1968) [N.B.: We ll read both decisions] Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 6

7 F. The Article 2 Parol Evidence Rule Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Rowley, pp UCC & Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, p. 241 G. Exceptions to the Parol Evidence Rule All Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Rowley, pp Restatement (Second) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp H. Implied Terms G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp (skip p. 547) Restatement (Second) & 228 UCC 1-201(b)(20) & Morin Building Products v. Baystone Construction, 717 F.2d 413 (7th Cir. 1983) Silvestri v. Optus Software, Inc., 814 A.2d 602 (N.J. 2003) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp & VII. Non-Performance or Incomplete Performance A. Introduction to Discharge and Breach All Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 235 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp B. Express and Implied Conditions A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Restatement (Second) , 229 & 245 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp & C. Modification/Substitution/Accord/Disclaimer/Waiver Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 89 & UCC Chappelow v. Savastano, 758 N.Y.S.2d 782 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2003) Centex Homes v. Buecher, 95 S.W.3d 266 (Tex. 2002) Optional Reading: Farnsworth, pp & Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 7

8 D. Impossibility, Impracticability, and Frustration of Purpose G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) UCC Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp & E. Anticipatory Repudiation A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) , & UCC to Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp F. Material Breach Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) & Goldston v. AMI Investments, Inc., 655 P.2d 521 (Nev. 1982) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp VIII. Remedies A. Introduction to Remedies All Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) & 378 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp B. Specific Performance and Agreed Remedies G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp , & Restatement (Second) , & 367 Russo v. NCS Pearson, Inc., 462 F. Supp. 2d 981 (D. Minn. 2006) Mason v. Fakhimi, 865 P.2d 333 (Nev. 1993) Sutton v. Epperson, 631 So.2d 832 (Ala. 1993) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp & Hillman, pp & C. Money Damages Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) & TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN (Vernon 1997) Cytogenix, Inc. v. Waldroff, 213 S.W.3d 479 (Tex. App. 2006) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp , , & Hillman, pp , , & Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 8

9 D. Foreseeability, Certainty, and Causation A-F Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp & Bank of America, N.A. v. C.D. Smith Motor Co., 106 S.W.3d 425 (Ark. 2003) Restatement (Second) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp & E. Mitigation of Damages G-Mi Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp Restatement (Second) 350 Rockingham County v. Luten Bridge Co., 35 F.2d 301 (4th Cir. 1929) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp , & Hillman, pp & F. Restitutionary Relief Mo-Z Epstein, Markell & Ponoroff, pp , & Restatement (Second) , & 384 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp IX. Third Party Rights and Duties A. Third Party Beneficiaries All EMP, pp Restatement (Second) 302, 304, , 311, 315 Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp (skip 10.6) Hillman, pp B. Assignment and Delegation All EMP, pp Restatement (Second) , , 326, 328, 332, 336, 338 Herzog v. Irace, 594 A.2d 1106 (Me. 1991) Optional Readings: Farnsworth, pp Hillman, pp Rowley/Contracts Reading List Pts. I-IX (Revised) 9