1. Thomas was the owner of a painting company. He posted an offer on the bulletin board of the local Lion’s club. The offer said: “to the members of the Lions, will paint your home this month for $5,000 up to 4,000 square feet. This offer will remain in effect until June 15.” The offer also included Thomas’ business address, contact information, and indicated that acceptance must be in writing.

Samuelson, a member of the Lions, and Stockton, the manager of the club facility, both responded. Samuelson wrote a letter to Thomas on June 4 indicating that he would accept the offer so long as Deluxe Homes Paint was used. Stockton wrote a letter to Thomas on June 6 indicating that he accepted all the terms of the offer.

a. Was a contract created between Samuelson and Thomas? Please discuss.

b. Was a contract created between Stockton and Thomas? Please discuss.

2. Jenkins verbally informed his daughter, Ursula, that he would give her a piece of unused land he owned so that Ursula could construct her home on the property. Ursula immediately gave notice to her landlord that she would not renew the lease of her apartment that was due to expire in eight month and began construction of her new home of the property that she was given. Is the father bound by the promise to give the land to his daughter? Please discuss.