Red Owl Stores strongly suggested to the Hoffmans that they…

Red Owl Stores strongly suggested to the Hoffmans that they give up their current business for the promise of a future Red Owl Stores franchise. Although no franchise contract was ever signed, the Hoffmans terminated their present business and incurred other significant expenses in reasonable anticipation of getting a Red Owl franchise. Ultimately, however, the negotiations broke down and Red Owl repudiated its promise of a future franchise. The Hoffmans brought a lawsuit in hopes of recovering their expenses. The best theory (most likely successful) that the Hoffmans could use is:

Singer Yolanda sued record producer Jeremy for alleged sexua…

Singer Yolanda sued record producer Jeremy for alleged sexual assault and battery. The same day that Yolanda filed her Complaint Jeremy sued her, alleging defamation and breach of contract. Jeremy’s lawsuit alleges that Yolanda fabricated her allegations and before any litigation between the parties began, Yolanda threatened to sue him for assault and battery if he did not modify her contract with him to give her an immediate right of termination. Assume that Yolanda’s allegations of assault and battery are false. Which is true regarding her threat to sue?

You leave your poodle at a new grooming shop and tell them t…

You leave your poodle at a new grooming shop and tell them to only wash the dog–a $20 service. They do that and also clip the poodle’s nails, paint them, and tie ribbons in his hair–these services are an extra $10. You pay them for the wash. What about the extra $10 in services?