1. What is the general common law rule as to the liability of the landlord for injuries occurring on leased premises? Are there any exceptions to this rule? If so, identify them.

2. Identify the required elements for successful execution of a will. Describe ways in which an otherwise properly drafted will could be disqualified.

3. Mr. Lippman, who had three insurance policies on his life, wrote a will in which he specified that the proceeds from the insurance policies should go to his children instead of Elaine Benes and other beneficiaries named in the policies. The will was properly executed. Lippman died the next day.

The insurance companies paid the proceeds to the named beneficiaries. The executor of Lipman's estate sued Benes and the other beneficiaries for the insurance money. Who will prevail and why?