Q3.You
are right as far as you go student 1. But, nevertheless, the law is clear. A
promise to make a gift, even one with a condition attached, is not legally
enforceable. Isn't this really nothing more than that? You all have had or
know about relatives, say an aunt or an uncle, who never give without a
string. "Johnny [Betty] if you promise to be a good boy [girl] I'll give
you [your dream thing] for your birthday." Isn't the uncle here doing
just that? Plus isn't it likely that the good uncle was just trying to help
out his brother [sister] by making his [her, their] rearing a teenager a
little easier by conditioning his generous gift with the proverbial carrot [or
stick]? (Choose the best answer)
Professor sir, I
think there was a question in there somewhere. But you are right. The court
was wrong. This was a gift not a contract! Can that be right? Can professors
be right and courts wrong? I certainly think so!
.
But I agree with
what Student 1 just said. I was about to say the same myself. I think you were
too hard on her. Do law professors get a special kick out of abusing students?
I give up. It is not that hard.
When will somebody notice that the uncle wrote it all down?
Gift? No kidding. I
mean, duh! Welcome to my world. He did the deed. He took no weed. He wasn't
cool. He played no pool. He drank no beer. Kept his head clear. But the dude
paid a heavy price. You got to give him the ice. Rock On!
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