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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS... III TABLE OF CASES... XIX Introduction... 1 Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section A. Sources of Contract Law Common Law and the Restatements Article 2 of the UCC... 5 Problems: Which Source of Law Applies?... 7 Problems: Are They Merchants? CISG... 9 Problems: CISG B. Reading Case Law Orin S. Kerr, How to Read a Legal Opinion: A Guide for New Law Students Lucy v. Zehmer Notes and Questions Problem: The Prankster Problem: Instant Retraction Chapter 1. Traditional Contract Formation A. Consideration Congregation Kadimah Toras-Moshe v. DeLeo King v. Trustees of Boston University Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 17, Example: Garth Brooks Hamer v. Sidway Notes and Questions Mills v. Wyman Notes and Questions Problems: Consideration Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 18, 21, B. Offer Joseph Martin, Jr. Delicatessen v. Schumacher Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Example: Hoops Coach Jimmy Williams Empro Manufacturing Co. v. Ball-Co Manufacturing, Inc PFT Roberson, Inc. v. Volvo Trucks N.A., Inc Questions Leonard v. Pepsico, Inc vii

2 viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Notes and Questions Lefkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Surplus Store, Inc Notes and Questions Mesaros v. U.S Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co Notes and Questions Example: Dateline Dare C. Acceptance Dickinson v. Dodds Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 25, Example: Revocation After Substantial Action Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section UCC Section Problems: Firm Offers Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Problems: Assent by Silence Livingstone v. Evans Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 58, Morrison v. Thoelke Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Problems: The Mailbox Rule Brackenbury v. Hodgkin Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 30, Problem: Unilateral or Bilateral? Ellefson v. Megadeth, Inc D. UCC Contract Formation UCC Sections 2 204, Jannusch v. Naffziger Notes and Questions UCC Sections 2 305(1), 2 306(1), Bacou Dalloz USA v. Continental Polymers, Inc Notes and Questions Note: Patterns of Argument Chapter 2. Reliance and Promissory Estoppel A. Doctrinal Elements Restatement (Second) of Contacts, Section Feinberg v. Pfeiffer Corp Notes and Questions East Providence Credit Union v. Geremia Notes and Questions Example: A Promised Ride? Elvin Associates v. Franklin Notes and Questions

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ix B. General Applications Cosgrove v. Bartolotta Notes and Questions Note on Remedies Hoffman v. Red Owl Stores, Inc Notes and Questions Problems: Admissions to Prestigious University C. Corporate Communications Ypsilanti v. General Motors Corp. (Trial Court) Ypsilanti v. General Motors Corp. (Appellate Court) Notes and Questions D. Handbooks, Manuals, Terms of Use Meyer v. Christie Notes and Questions Example: Cleveland Plain Dealer McDonald v. Mobil Coal Producing, Inc McDonald v. Mobil Coal Producing, Inc. (Rehearing) Notes and Questions O Neill v. New York University Notes and Questions E. Construction Bidding James Baird Co. v. Gimbel Brothers Drennan v. Star Paving Notes and Questions Chapter 3. Problems of Form Contracts A. Boilerplate Carnival Cruise Lines v. Shute Notes and Questions Lawrence A. Cunningham, Cardozo and Posner: A Study in Contracts Margaret Jane Radin, Boilerplate Randy E. Barnett, Consenting to Form Contracts Notes and Questions Problem: The Hip Hotel Todd D. Rakoff, Contracts of Adhesion: An Essay in Reconstruction Notes and Questions B. Online Contracting Specht v. Netscape Communications Corp Notes and Questions Examples: Facebook and Gogo Problem: Cyber Contract Formation C. Battle of the Forms UCC Section (Annotated) Notes and Questions Luna Innovations Inc. v. Verner Science, Inc Note: Patterns of Argument

4 x TABLE OF CONTENTS Step-Saver Data Sys. v. Wyse Technology Notes and Questions Problem: Have a Seat Problems: Let It Burn D. Rolling Contracts ProCD, Inc. v. Zeidenberg Notes and Questions Hill v. Gateway 2000, Inc Klocek v. Gateway, Inc Notes and Questions Chapter 4. Unenforceable Bargains A. Unconscionability Arthur Allen Leff, Unconscionability and the Code The Emperor s New Clause Problems: Types of Unconscionability Gulfco of Louisiana v. Brantley Notes and Questions Campbell Soup Co. v. Wentz Notes and Questions Frostifresh Corp. v. Reynoso B. Consideration Revisited Waters v. Min Ltd Notes and Questions Embola v. Tuppela Notes and Questions Batsakis v. Demotsis Notes and Questions Problems: Hard Bargains C. Public Policy Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Fiege v. Boehm Notes and Questions Tompkins v. Jackson Notes and Questions Marvin v. Marvin Notes and Questions Sokaitis v. Bakaysa Notes and Questions Matter of Baby M Notes and Questions Chapter 5. Excuses and Termination A. Mistake and Warranty Simkin v. Blank Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 152,

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS xi Example: The Denver Mint Dime Sherwood v. Walker Notes and Questions Smith v. Zimbalist Notes and Questions Example: The Price for Wine? Tribe v. Peterson Notes and Questions Note on Warranties UCC Warranty Provisions Problems: Texas Chainsaw Warranties B. Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Non-Disclosure Duick v. Toyota Motor Sales Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 162, Vokes v. Arthur Murray Notes and Questions Stambovsky v. Ackley Notes and Questions Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Coughlin Notes and Questions C. Impossibility, Frustration, Impracticability Taylor v. Caldwell Notes and Questions Krell v. Henry Notes and Questions Problem: Cancelled Inaugurations Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 261, Lloyd v. Murphy Notes and Questions Problems: Impracticability Kel Kim Corp. v. Central Markets, Inc Note: Trump v. Deutsche Bank Notes and Questions Problems: Supervening Events Example: Force Majeure D. Capacity: Minors, Mental Illness Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Halbman v. Lemke Berg v. Traylor Notes and Questions Cheryl B. Preston, CyberInfants Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Ortelere v. Teachers Retirement Board Notes and Questions Problems

6 xii TABLE OF CONTENTS E. Duress Alaska Packers Ass n v. Domenico Notes and Questions Austin Instrument v. Loral Corp Notes and Questions UCC Section Wisconsin Knife Works v. National Metal Crafters Problem: Gotta Catch Em All Yuk Fung Ma v. J.C. Sake Inc Notes and Questions Example: Hurricane Sandy F. Undue Influence Odorizzi v. Bloomfield School District Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section In re Estate of Burren Example: Scout s Honor Lutgert v. Lutgert Notes and Questions Example: T-Rex Aptly Named Sue Chapter 6. Restitution Restatement (Third) of Restitution, Comment to Section A. Gratuity or Exchange Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Estate of Cleveland v. Gorden Notes and Questions Bailey v. West Notes and Questions Cotnam v. Wisdom Notes and Questions Problem: It s Cold Outside B. Mere Volunteers Brady v. Alaska Notes and Questions Martin v. Little, Brown & Co Questions Example: Rod Stewart at the Rio Example: In the Running C. Trailing Promises Webb v. McGowin (Appeals Court) Webb v. McGowin (Supreme Court) Notes and Questions Problem: Save the Baker D. Novel Ideas Baer v. Chase Notes and Questions

7 TABLE OF CONTENTS xiii Apfel v. Prudential-Bache Securities, Inc Notes and Questions E. Unjust Enrichment Tasini v. AOL, Inc Notes and Questions Example: Charity for Google Problem: Pantsuit Nation Note on Restitution and Comparative Law Chapter 7. Remedies A. Interests Goldberg v. Paris Hilton Entertainment, Inc Notes and Questions Hawkins v. McGee Notes and Questions Example: The Beatles Problem: Paris Hilton Redux B. Certainty MindGames, Inc. v. Western Pub. Co., Inc Notes and Questions Chicago Coliseum Club v. Dempsey Notes and Questions Note: Anticipatory Repudiation Stiles Family Ltd. v. Riggs and Stiles, Inc Notes and Questions Marvel Entertainment v. ARP Films Notes and Questions C. Foreseeability Hadley v. Baxendale Notes and Questions Redgrave v. Boston Symphony Orchestra Notes and Questions Problem: Lady Agatha s Orchids D. Mitigation Rockingham County v. Luten Bridge Co Notes and Questions Parker v. Twentieth Century Fox Notes and Questions E. Stated Remedies Muldoon v. Lynch Notes and Questions Vanderbilt University v. DiNardo Notes and Questions Example: Summer Camp Problem: Executive Compensation Example: Cell Phone Termination Fees Problem: Less Candy, More Fruit

8 xiv TABLE OF CONTENTS F. Specific Performance Van Wagner Advertising Corp. v. S&M Enterprises Notes and Questions American Broadcasting Companies v. Wolf Notes and Questions Northern Delaware Industrial v. E. W. Bliss Co Notes and Questions In re IBP, Inc. Shareholders Litigation Notes and Questions G. UCC Remedies UCC Section Cosden Oil & Chemical Co. v. Helm Notes and Questions Foxco Industries v. Fabric World Notes and Questions Neri v. Retail Marine Notes and Questions R.E. Davis Chemical Corp. v. Diasonics, Inc Notes and Questions In re WorldCom, Inc Notes and Questions Example: Season Tickets Chapter 8. Problems of Written Contracts A. Interpretation Frigaliment Importing Co. v. B.N.S. Intern. Sales Corp Notes and Questions Example: WTC and 9/11 One Occurrence or Two? F.B.T. Productions, LLC v. Aftermath Records Notes and Questions Rather v. CBS Corp Notes and Questions Restatement (Second of Contracts), Section UCC Sections 1 205, Foxco Industries v. Fabric World Problem: Panera s Lease B. Parol Evidence Rule Pacific Gas & Elec. v. G.W. Thomas Drayage & Rigging Co W.W.W. Associates, Inc. v. Giancontieri Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections , Mitchill v. Lath Notes and Questions Example: Mark Zuckerberg s Developer Problem: Javier s Pay Problem: Take Me out to the Ballgame Danann Realty Corp. v. Harris

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS xv Notes and Questions LaFazia v. Howe Notes and Questions Snyder v. Lovercheck Notes and Questions Example: Borat Note and Problem on Scrivener s Error Problem: Erehwon Consultation C. Statute of Frauds Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Rosenthal v. Fonda Notes and Questions UCC Problem: Lindsay s Gorillas Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Crabtree v. Elizabeth Arden Sales Corp Notes and Questions Example: Cliff Dumas Chapter 9. Performance and Modification A. Implied Duty of Good Faith Wood v. Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon Notes and Questions Example: O. Henry Note on Contractual Good Faith B. Lewis Productions, Inc. v. Angelou Notes and Questions Problem: The Falling Star Note on Output and Requirements Contracts Eastern Airlines v. Gulf Oil Dalton v. Educational Testing Service Notes and Questions B. Discretion and Good Faith Third Story Music, Inc. v. Waits Cussler v. Crusader Entertainment, LLC Notes and Questions C. Modification Brian Construction & Development Company v. Brighenti Notes and Questions Example: Extra Work at the World Trade Center Marton Remodeling v. Jensen Complaint: Fusari Inc. v. Mermaid LLC Notes and Questions Example: Conan O Brien

10 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 10. Conditions A. Express Conditions Merritt Hill Vineyards v. Windy Heights Vineyard Notes and Questions Howard v. Federal Crop Insurance Corp Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections Detmers v. Costner Notes and Questions Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 227, Problem: Money Don t Matter Tonight B. Conditions of Satisfaction Mattei v. Hopper Omni Group v. Seattle First National Bank Notes and Questions Morin Building Products v. Baystone Construction, Inc Notes and Questions C. Constructive Conditions Ziehen v. Smith Stewart v. Newbury Cohen v. Kranz Notes and Questions Example: Charlie Sheen Complaint: Sheen v. Lorre Notes and Questions Clark v. West Notes and Questions D. Substantial Performance Jacob & Youngs v. Kent Notes and Questions Problem: Krojb Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Section Groves v. John Wunder Co Peevyhouse v. Garland Coal & Mining Company Notes and Questions Example: The FedEx-Kinko s Merger E. UCC: Perfect Tender Rule Ramirez v. Autosport UCC Sections 2 601, 602, 608, Plateq Corp. v. Machlett Labs, Inc UCC Sections 2 605, 606, Notes and Questions Chapter 11. Third Parties A. Third-Party Beneficiaries Detroit Institute of Arts v. Rose Notes and Questions

11 TABLE OF CONTENTS xvii Lawrence v. Fox Notes and Questions Seaver v. Ransom Notes and Questions Example: Heinz H.R. Moch Co. v. Rensselaer Water Co Notes and Questions Problem: Citizen Beneficiaries Restatement (Second) of Contracts, Sections 302, Doe v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc Notes and Questions Chen v. Street Beat Sportswear, Inc Notes and Questions Problem: Corporate Codes of Conduct B. Assignment Berliner Foods Corp. v. Pillsbury Co Notes and Questions Sally Beauty Co. v. Nexxus Products Co Notes and Questions Problem: Unauthorized Outsourcing Example: Anti-Assignment Clauses C. Tortious Interference Walker v. Cronin Notes and Questions Shafir v. Steele Notes and Questions New England Patriots v. StubHub Notes and Questions D. Exculpatory Clauses Tunkl v. Regents of University of California City of Santa Barbara v. Superior Court Notes and Questions Problem: Contracts Versus Torts INDEX

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