1.John and Ben were boyhood chums in Poland. At one point Ben saved John's life and as a result of his heroic efforts ben suffered a permanent injury to his leg, John came to the USA and prospered. Ben remained in Poland and as he later informed John, was in constant trouble with the law. John sent this letter to Ben "in view of my success and our friendship and your previous kindness to me, I will send you money to come to the USA and give you permanent employment" Ben accepted.John sent the money. Ben sold his land in Poland and came to the USA. John gave Ben a job. Weeks later during a Vodka drinking and pig eating contest, Ben and John had an argument and John fired Ben. Does Ben have any claim against John?

2.Case owned a tractor located in the woods near Rabbit Hash Kentucky. On Friday 16^th 2008, Thompson called Case about buying the tractor. Case said I will sell the tractor to you or to anybody else for that matter for $450. Upon an agreement, you take possession of the tractor. On February 19^th Thompson picked p the tractor and brought it home and informed Case on February 20, 2008, that he had the tractor. On February 19^th, Peterson who had learned of the offer from Thompson, sent a notice of acceptance.

Is there a contract? Who is the contract between if there is one? What are the rights of the parties involved?