John just bought a house next to Susan. To get to Publix, it…

John just bought a house next to Susan. To get to Publix, it is most convenient for John to pass over a portion of Susan’s property. Susan orally agrees to assign this right over her property (called an easement) to John for a nominal fee. Is this agreement enforceable?

Carl entered into a written contract with Ned, in which Carl…

Carl entered into a written contract with Ned, in which Carl agreed to buy twenty gallons of honey produced by Ned (Ned is a beekeeper) in August 2018. Unbeknownst to Ned and Carl, all of Ned’s bees had died from a rare disease.  Although Ned cannot perform the contract, Carl wishes to enforce it. If Carl sues Ned, will Carl be successful in enforcing the contract? Explain your answer.